The Snatchers (Al-Naze'aat)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
CONSIDER those [stars] that rise only to set, 1 And by those who gently draw out the souls of the blessed, 2 by the angels who float (in the heavens by the will of God), 3 By the angels hastening, 4 and by those who regulate events. 5 On the day when the first trump resoundeth. 6 to be followed by further [convulsions], 7 Hearts, that Day, will tremble, 8 while eyes will be downcast. 9 They say (now): "What! shall we indeed be returned to (our) former state? 10 even after we are fragmented bones' 11 They say, "That, then, would be a losing return." 12 But it shall be only a single cry, 13 When, behold, they find themselves over the earth alive after their death, 14 Has Moses' story reached you? 15 His Lord called to him in the Sacred Valley of Towa, 16 "Go thou to Pharaoh for he has indeed transgressed all bounds: 17 And say (unto him): Hast thou (will) to grow (in grace)? 18 Do you want me to guide you to your Lord, so that you should fear Him?'" 19 So he showed him the greater sign; 20 But he denied and disobeyed, 21 Then he turned his back, striving hard (against Allah). 22 Then he gathered (men) and called out. 23 “I am the supreme lord of you all.” 24 So Allah seized him with the punishment of the Everlasting Life, and of this world. 25 Truly there is a lesson in this for those who fear (the consequences). 26