The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the sun is wound up; 1 when the stars are thrown down, 2 And when the mountains shall be made to pass away, 3 when ten-month pregnant camels are left untended, 4 the wild beasts are herded together, 5 When the oceans surge and swell, 6 And when the souls are paired. 7 And when the girl [who was] buried alive is asked 8 for what offence was she killed? 9 and when the scrolls [of men's deeds] are unfolded, 10 And when the sky is stripped away 11 When Hell is set ablaze, 12 And when Paradise is brought near. 13 (Then) every soul will know what it hath made ready. 14 Rather, I swear by the returning 15 And by the planets that move swiftly and hide themselves, 16 and the night that falls, 17 by the dawn sighing, 18 This is indeed the recitation of an honoured Noble Messenger. (Angel Jibreel – peace and blessings be upon him.) 19 The processor of strength, having an honorable place with the Lord of the Dominion, 20 One (to be) obeyed, and faithful in trust. 21 Your companion is not mad. 22 And indeed he (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) saw him [Jibrael (Gabriel)] in the clear horizon (towards the east). 23 And he (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) withholds not a knowledge of the unseen. 24 Nor is this the utterance of a devil worthy to be stoned. 25 Then where are you going? 26 This [message] is no less than a reminder to all mankind 27 (With profit) to whoever among you wills to go straight: 28 And ye will not, unless (it be) that Allah willeth, the Lord of Creation. 29