Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
Hast thou received the story of the Enveloper? 1 Many faces will be contrite on that day, 2 Toiling, weary, 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 Which will neither nourish nor avail against hunger. 7 Many a face will be in serenity on that day. 8 with their striving well-pleased, 9 In an elevated garden, 10 where they will hear no idle talk. 11 therein a running fountain, 12 raised couches, 13 And chosen goblets. 14 and cushions arrayed 15 and carpets spread out. 16 Will they not regard the camels, how they are created? 17 how the heavens are raised up high, 18 and how the mountains were firmly fixed? 19 And at the earth, how it is spread out? 20 (Muhammad), preach; you are only a preacher. 21 thou canst not compel them [to believe]. 22 Except whoever turns away and disbelieves – 23 him will God cause to suffer the greatest suffering [in the life to come]: 24 for behold, unto Us will be their return, 25 then upon Us shall rest their reckoning. 26