The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
WHEN THE SUN is shrouded in darkness, 1 And when the stars fall, 2 when the mountains shall be set moving, 3 when the pregnant camels shall be neglected, 4 when the savage beasts are gathered 5 When the oceans surge and swell, 6 And when the souls he paired, 7 And when the girl-child who was buried alive is asked. 8 For what sin she was killed, 9 the records of deeds are made public, 10 the heavens are unveiled, 11 And when the hell is kindled up, 12 And when the garden is brought nigh, 13 Then every soul shall know that which it hath presented. 14 Oh, but I call to witness the planets, 15 that hide, 16 And by the night as it closes in 17 and the first breath of morning. 18 Verily it is a Word brought by a messenger honoured, 19 having power, with the Lord of the Throne secure, 20 obeyed by (all creatures) and faithful to His trust. 21 Your companion is not possessed; 22 And indeed he saw him on the clear horizon. (Prophet Mohammed saw Angel Jibreel in his true shape – peace and blessings be upon them). 23 he is not niggardly of the Unseen. 24 Nor is this the word of an outcast devil. 25 When whither go ye? 26 This is naught else than a reminder unto creation, 27 For whoever wills among you to take a right course. 28 And you will not, unless (it be) that Allah wills, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). 29