Drivers of the Winds (Al-Dhaareyaat)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By (the winds) that scatter dust. 1 by the clouds which are heavily loaded with water, 2 then the easy runners (the ships); 3 then by the distributors (angels), ordered; 4 surely that you are promised is true, 5 And verily Judgment and Justice must indeed come to pass. 6 And by oath of the decorated heaven. 7 Most surely you are at variance with each other in what you say, 8 Turned aside therefrom is who is turned aside. 9 Cursed be the liars, 10 who are steeped in ignorance and heedlessness. 11 They ask, “When will be the Day of Judgement?” 12 (It will be) a Day when they will be tried (i.e. burnt) over the Fire! 13 (And told:) "Taste your punishment. This is what you were trying to hasten." 14 Surely those who guard (against evil) shall be in gardens and fountains. 15 Taking joy in the things which their Lord gives them, because, before then, they lived a good life. 16 They used to sleep but little of the night, 17 and at dawn would ask forgiveness, 18 And in their wealth and possessions (was remembered) the right of the (needy,) him who asked, and him who (for some reason) was prevented (from asking). 19 In the earth are signs for those having sure faith; 20 As also in your own selves: Will ye not then see? 21 In the sky is your provision and that which you are promised. 22 By the Lord of the heavens and the earth, this is certainly true even as you speak. 23