The News (Al-Naba')
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ What are they asking each other about? 1 About the great event, 2 concerning which they are in disagreement! 3 Indeed they will come to know soon; 4 Yes, indeed, before long they will learn all about it. 5 Did We not make the earth a bed? 6 And the mountains as pegs? 7 And We have created you in pairs, 8 And have appointed your sleep for repose, 9 and the night as a cover, 10 and made the day for earning a livelihood. 11 And We made above you seven strong ones, 12 And made [therein] a burning lamp 13 and sent down abundant water from the clouds 14 to make the seeds, plants, 15 and luxuriant gardens. 16 Verily, the Day of Decision is a fixed time, 17 The Day the Horn is blown and you will come forth in multitudes 18 and the heaven shall be opened, and become gates, 19 The mountains put in motion turning into a mirage. 20 Surely, Hell lies in wait, 21 A home for the rebellious. 22 Where they will remain for aeons, 23 They will not taste therein cool or any drink. 24 save boiling water and pus 25 Requital corresponding. 26 For lo! they looked not for a reckoning; 27 And they denied Our signs to the extreme. 28 And We have recorded everything in a book, 29 So taste (the fruit of your deeds). We shall only increase your torment. 30