The Inevitable (Al-Waaqe'ah)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
۞ When the inevitable event takes place, 1 There is about its happening no lie. 2 Abasing (some), exalting (others); 3 When the earth shall be shaken to its depths, 4 And the mountains are broken down, crumbling 5 they will become like dust scattered around. 6 And ye shall be sorted out into three classes. 7 Then (there will be) the Companions of the Right Hand;- What will be the Companions of the Right Hand? 8 Companions of the Left, what are the Companions of the Left? 9 And the foremost in the race, the foremost in the race: 10 These will be those Nearest to Allah: 11 in the Gardens of Delight 12 A multitude of those of old 13 And a few of those (foremost) will be from the later time (generations). 14 They (will be seated) on gold-encrusted couches, 15 Reclining face to face. 16 they will be waited on by ageless youths 17 With cups, and jugs, and a glass from the flowing wine, 18 that will neither make the head throb, nor intoxicate, 19 And with fruits, any that they may select: 20 And the flesh of fowls, any that they may desire. 21 And [for them are] fair women with large, [beautiful] eyes, 22 Like pearls safely hidden. 23 As reward for what they used to do. 24 They will not hear any useless speech in it, or any sin. 25 only the words of peace and tranquillity. 26 Those on the Right, how fortunate are those on the Right! 27 Among thorn-less lote-trees. 28 And clustered plantains, 29 and extended shade, 30 And water gushing, 31 And fruit, abundant [and varied], 32 never-ending and unforbidden. 33 They shall be on upraised couches, 34 We have created (their Companions) of special creation. 35 And made them virgins, 36 Loving, of equal age. 37 for the Companions of the Right 38