We indeed created man; and We know what his soul whispers within him, and We are nearer to him than the jugular vein. 16 [And so,] whenever the two demands [of his nature] come face to face, contending from the right and from the left, 17 There is not a word he utters but an observer is ready (to make note of it). 18 And when the agony of death comes in truth (they will say): 'This is what you have been trying to avoid' 19 And the trumpet blast will sound: It would be the Day of Doom. 20 Each soul will come with a driver and a witness. 21 [and will be told:] "Indeed, unmindful hast thou been of this [Day of Judgment]; but now We have lifted from thee thy veil, and sharp is thy sight today!" 22 And one part of him will say: "This it is that has been ever-present with me!" 23 [Allah will say], "Throw into Hell every obstinate disbeliever, 24 forbidder of good, transgressor and doubter, 25 Who set up with Allah another god. So cast him ye twain into the torment severe. 26 ۞ And his companion shall say: 'Our Lord, I did not make him insolent, he was far astray' 27 [And] He will say: "Contend not before Me, [O you sinners,] for I gave you a forewarning [of this Day of Reckoning]. 28 “With Me, the decree does not change, and nor do I oppress the bondmen.” 29