The News (Al-Naba')
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
۞ Of what do they ask one another? 1 About the great tidings! 2 whereupon they are at variance? 3 Nay, but they will come to know! 4 Again, no indeed; they shall soon know! 5 Have We not spread the earth like a bed, 6 and the mountains as pegs? 7 And We have created you in pairs (male and female, tall and short, good and bad, etc.). 8 And have made your sleep as a thing for rest. 9 And We made the night to be a covering, 10 And We have made the day for seeking livelihood. 11 And We have built above you seven strong (heavens), 12 And have kept a very bright lamp in it. 13 and sent down heavy rains from the clouds 14 So that We bring forth thereby corn and vegetation. 15 And dense gardens. 16 Surely the day of decision is (a day) appointed: 17 On that day the trumpet will be sounded and you will come (to Us) in huge groups. 18 And the heaven shall be opened so that it shall be all openings, 19 and the mountains will be set in motion and become a mirage. 20 Surely, Hell lies in wait, 21 The destination of the rebellious. 22 They will tarry therein for ages. 23 They will not feel cold nor taste any drink 24 save boiling water and pus 25 a meet requital [for their sins]! 26 Surely they feared not the account, 27 And called Our communications a lie, giving the lie (to the truth). 28 Everything have We recorded in a Book. 29 So taste you (the results of your evil actions); no increase shall We give you, except in torment. 30