The Arrangers (Al-Saaffaat)
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
By the rangers ranging 1 Then those who drive away with reproof, 2 And by oath of the groups that read the Qur'an. 3 Verily your God is One, 4 the Lord of the heavens and the earth and of whatever lies between the two, the Lord of the Easts. 5 Lo! We have adorned the lowest heaven with an ornament, the planets; 6 (For beauty) and for guard against all obstinate rebellious evil spirits, 7 So that they are not able to listen to the angels of higher echelons, and are pelted from all sides 8 Repulsed, for they are under a perpetual penalty, 9 Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness]. 10 Then ask them (O Muhammad): Are they stronger as a creation, or those (others) whom we have created? Lo! We created them of plastic clay. 11 Yet while you are filled with wonder, they just scoff; 12 When they are reminded, they do not remember. 13 And when they see a sign, they ridicule 14 And say, "This is nothing but evident sorcery! 15 "When we are dead and have turned into dust and bones, will we certainly be raised again?" 16 And our fathers too?" 17 Say: Aye! and you shall be abject. 18 There will be but a single blast and then their eyes will open. 19 And will say, "O our misfortune!" It will be said to them, "This is the Day of Justice." 20 This is the Day of Decision which you belied. 21