The News (Al-Naba')
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
۞ Concerning what are they disputing? 1 (It is) of the awful tidings, 2 whereupon they are at variance? 3 Nay, but they will come to know! 4 Yes, indeed, before long they will learn all about it. 5 Have We not made the earth an even expanse? 6 and fixed the mountains like pegs, 7 And We created you in pairs, 8 And have appointed your sleep for repose, 9 made the night as a covering, 10 And have made the day for livelihood. 11 And constructed above you seven strong [heavens] 12 and placed therein a hot, shining lamp, 13 And We have sent down from the rain-clouds water plenteous. 14 to make the seeds, plants, 15 And gardens of thick growth. 16 Surely the Day of Decision is an appointed time, 17 On that day the trumpet will be sounded and you will come (to Us) in huge groups. 18 And the heaven shall be opened, and it will become as gates, 19 and the mountains are set in motion, and become a vapour. 20 Truly Hell is as a place of ambush, 21 A home for the rebellious. 22 They will tarry therein for ages. 23 tasting neither coolness nor any drink 24 save boiling water and a stinking fluid -- 25 A fitting recompense (for them). 26 Verily they were wont not to look for a reckoning. 27 But they belied Our Ayat (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, and that which Our Prophet (Peace be upon him) brought) completely. 28 Everything have We recorded in a Book. 29 Taste therefore. We shall not increase you in aught but torment. 30