The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
When the sun shall be wound round, 1 And when the stars fall, dispersing, 2 When the mountains vanish (like a mirage); 3 And when the camels big with young are abandoned, 4 And when the wild beasts are gathered 5 When the oceans boil over with a swell; 6 And when the souls are paired 7 And when the female (infant) buried alive (as the pagan Arabs used to do) shall be questioned. 8 for what offence was she killed? 9 the records of deeds are made public, 10 and when Heaven is laid bare; 11 And when Hellfire is set ablaze 12 And when the Garden is brought nigh, 13 then, each soul shall know what it has produced. 14 No indeed; I swear by the alternating stars 15 orbiting, disappearing; 16 and by the night as it recedes, 17 and the morn as it breathes. 18 That this is indeed the word of an honoured Messenger, 19 The processor of strength, having an honorable place with the Lord of the Dominion, 20 Obeyed (by the angels), trustworthy there (in the heavens). 21 Your Companion is not mad, 22 And he has already seen Gabriel in the clear horizon. 23 And this Prophet is not miserly upon the hidden. Allah gave the knowledge of the hidden to the Holy Prophet - peace and blessings be upon him. 24 Nor is it the word of an evil spirit accursed. 25 Whither, then, will you go? 26 This [message] is no less than a reminder to all mankind 27 To whomsoever among you who wills to walk straight, 28 And you do not will except that Allah wills - Lord of the worlds. 29