The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
WHEN THE SUN is shrouded in darkness, 1 the stars are made to fade away, 2 and when the mountains are moved, 3 And when the she-camels big with young shall be abandoned, 4 when the savage beasts are gathered 5 When the oceans boil over with a swell; 6 When the souls are sorted out, (being joined, like with like); 7 And when the girl-child that was buried alive is asked 8 such as, "For what crime were they murdered?" 9 when the records of men's deeds are laid open, 10 The curtain drawn back from the skies, 11 And when hell is lighted, 12 when Paradise is brought near, 13 (Then) every soul will know what it had prepared (for itself). 14 Oh, but I call to witness the planets, 15 Go straight, or hide; 16 And by the night as it departs; 17 And the morning when it brightens, 18 Truly, this is the word brought by a noble messenger, 19 Full of power, well-established (in position) with the Lord and Master of the Throne, 20 who is obeyed there and is worthy of trust. 21 And your comrade is not mad. 22 He certainly saw him (Gabriel) high up on the horizon in his original form 23 he is not grudging of the Unseen. 24 This is not the utterance of an accursed devil. 25 Whither then go ye? 26 This is naught else than a reminder unto creation, 27 for everyone of you who wishes to follow the Straight Way; 28 And you do not will except that Allah wills - Lord of the worlds. 29