The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
When the sun is wrapped up [in darkness] 1 And when the stars darken, 2 And when the mountains are made to pass away, 3 And when milch camels roam abandoned. 4 And when wild animals are herded together. 5 and when the seas are set on fire, 6 and when all human beings are coupled [with their deeds,] 7 And when the female infant buried alive is asked 8 For what crime she was killed; 9 And when the Writs shall be lain open, 10 And when the heaven shall be stripped, 11 And when the Scorch shall be made to blaze, 12 and when paradise is brought into view: 13 then every soul will discover the consequence of its deeds. 14 So verily I call to witness the planets - that recede, 15 that hide, 16 And the night when it departs, 17 And by the morning when it shineth forth, 18 Verily this is the word of a noble message-bearer; 19 having power, with the Lord of the Throne secure, 20 [the word] of one to be heeded, and worthy of trust! 21 And your companion is not gone mad. 22 And of a truth he saw himself on the clear horizon. 23 And he (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) withholds not a knowledge of the unseen. 24 Nor is this the word of an outcast devil. 25 When whither go ye? 26 Verily this is no less than a Message to (all) the Worlds: 27 So let those who want, choose the right guidance 28 Though you cannot desire except as God will, the Lord of all the worlds. 29