The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
WHEN THE SUN is shrouded in darkness, 1 When the stars fall, losing their lustre; 2 the mountains are scattered about as dust, 3 the young barren camels are abandoned, 4 when the savage beasts shall be mustered, 5 and when the seas boil over, 6 And when souls are reunited, 7 and when the girl-child that was buried alive is made to ask 8 For what crime she was put to death; 9 the records of deeds are made public, 10 when heaven is stripped, 11 when Hell is set ablaze, 12 And when the garden is brought nigh, 13 (Then) every person will know what he has brought (of good and evil). 14 So verily I call to witness the planets - that recede, 15 Who move straight and stop. 16 And by the night as it closes in 17 And by the dawn as it brightens; 18 Truly, this is the word brought by a noble messenger, 19 having power, with the Lord of the Throne secure, 20 The one who is obeyed, and trustworthy. (Other angels obey angel Jibreel). 21 Your companion is not mad. 22 he truly beheld [the angel - beheld] him on the clear horizon; 23 he is not grudging of the Unseen. 24 Nor is this the word of a stoned satan. 25 So whither do you stray? 26 This [message] is no less than a reminder to all mankind 27 For those of you who desire to walk the path that is straight, 28 However, you will not be able to choose anything unless God, Lord of the Universe wills it to be so. 29