Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
Hath there come unto thee the story of the Enveloping Event? 1 Many a face will be disgraced on that day. 2 Labouring (hard in the worldly life by worshipping others besides Allah), weary (in the Hereafter with humility and disgrace). 3 roasting at a scorching fire, 4 watered at a boiling fountain, 5 They will have no food other than bitter and thorny fruit 6 unfattening, unappeasing hunger. 7 Many a face will be in serenity on that day. 8 Pleased with their striving,- 9 They will be in a lofty Garden 10 Where they hear no idle speech, 11 Therein shall be a spring running! 12 and couches raised high, 13 And goblets ready placed! 14 And cushions ranged 15 And carpets spread out. 16 Do they not then ponder how the clouds were formed; 17 how heaven was lifted up, 18 And at the mountains - how they are erected? 19 And the earth, how it is made a vast expanse? 20 Then remind them! Thou art only a reminder; 21 You do not have full control over them. 22 But he who turns his back, and disbelieves, 23 Then Allah will punish him with the greatest punishment. 24 Verily unto Us is their return. 25 Ours is surely then to reckon with them. 26