The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
When the sun shall be folded up, 1 And when the stars fall, dispersing, 2 and the mountains have been taken, 3 And when the camels are left untended, 4 And when the wild beasts shall be gathered together, 5 and when the seas are set on fire, 6 When the souls are sorted out, (being joined, like with like); 7 And when the girl buried alive shall be asked: 8 For what sin she was slain. 9 And when the Records of Account are laid bare. 10 And when the heaven has its covering removed, 11 And when the Scorch shall be made to blaze, 12 And when Paradise is brought near. 13 then, each soul shall know what it has produced. 14 But nay! I swear by the stars, 15 the planets that run their course and set, 16 and by the night as it recedes, 17 and brightening morning, 18 Truly, this is the word brought by a noble messenger, 19 [Who is] possessed of power and with the Owner of the Throne, secure [in position], 20 obeyed, moreover trusty. 21 And (O people!) your companion is not one possessed; 22 And indeed he (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) saw him [Jibrael (Gabriel)] in the clear horizon (towards the east). 23 and he is not one to begrudge others the knowledge [of whatever has been revealed to him] out of that which is beyond the reach of human Perception. 24 Nor is this the word of an outcast devil. 25 So where are you going? 26 This is naught but an admonition unto the worlds 27 For whoever wills among you to take a right course. 28 Though you cannot desire except as God will, the Lord of all the worlds. 29