The Snatchers (Al-Naze'aat)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
I swear by the angels who violently pull out the souls of the wicked, 1 By those who gently draw out (the souls of the blessed); 2 By the lone stars floating, 3 and the outstrippers (angels), outstripping, 4 Then those who regulate the affair. 5 On the Day when a violent convulsion will convulse [the world], 6 Followed by the second blast, 7 On that day hearts beat painfully 8 Unable to lift their gaze. 9 They say: "Shall we go back to our original state 10 even after we have turned into decayed bones?" 11 They shall say, 'That then were a losing return!' 12 [But,] then, that [Last Hour] will be [upon them of a sudden, as if it were] but a single accusing cry 13 and behold, they are awakened. 14 Hath there come unto thee the story of Musa! 15 When his Lord called upon him in the holy valley, twice, 16 (Saying:) Go thou unto Pharaoh - Lo! he hath rebelled - 17 And say, "Hast thou the will to purify thyself; 18 that I might guide you to your Lord, so that you fear (Him)." 19 And he showed him the tremendous token. 20 But (Pharaoh) rejected it and disobeyed (guidance); 21 Then he turned his back, striving hard (against Allah). 22 And assembled (his council) and proclaimed, 23 and said, "I am your Lord All-Highest!" 24 you pay attention 25 Surely there is a great lesson in it for whoever would fear (Allah). 26