Drivers of the Winds (Al-Dhaareyaat)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
I swear by the wind that scatters far and wide, 1 And the clouds bearing a load. 2 then the easy runners (the ships); 3 and distributing the command of God at His behest! 4 surely what you are being warned against is true, 5 And undoubtedly justice will surely be done. 6 CONSIDER the firmament full of starry paths! 7 Most surely you are at variance with each other in what you say, 8 and are turned away from him who is turned. 9 Perish will those who just guess and speculate, 10 who are dazed in perplexity 11 They ask: When is the day of judgment? 12 On that Day they shall be tried at the Fire, 13 (And it will be said unto them): Taste your torment (which ye inflicted). This is what ye sought to hasten. 14 Verily, the Muttaqun (pious - see V. 2:2) will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs (in the Paradise), 15 Accepting the rewards given by their Lord; they were indeed virtuous before this. 16 Little of the night would they slumber, 17 And used to seek forgiveness before dawn. 18 And in their substance was the right of the beggar and non-beggar. 19 And on the earth are signs for the certain [in faith] 20 And also in your ownselves. Will you not then see? 21 In heaven is your sustenance, and also that which you are promised. 22 So by the Lord of heaven and earth, it is as surely true as that you have speech. 23