The Snatchers (Al-Naze'aat)
In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful
By those that pluck out vehemently 1 By those who gently draw out (the souls of the blessed); 2 And by those who float in space, 3 Then those who are foremost going ahead, 4 and thus they fulfil the [Creator's] behest! 5 On the day when the first trumpet sound blasts 6 Followed by the second blast, 7 hearts upon that day shall be athrob 8 Unable to lift their gaze. 9 They shall say, 'What, are we being restored as we were before? 10 even after we have been reduced to bones, hollow and rotten?” 11 and they say, "That indeed would be a losing return." 12 But verily, it will be but a single (Compelling) Cry, 13 And suddenly they will be [alert] upon the earth's surface. 14 Has there reached you the story of Moses? - 15 When his Lord called him in the sacred valley of Tuwa, 16 Go to Fir'aun (Pharaoh), verily, he has transgressed all bounds (in crimes, sins, polytheism, disbelief, etc.). 17 and say: "Will you purify yourself, 18 Then I will guide thee to thy Lord and thou shalt fear (Him). 19 So he showed him the great sign, 20 Yet he belied and disobeyed. 21 then he turned away hastily, 22 So he gathered the people, and proclaimed. 23 “I am the supreme lord of you all.” 24 you pay attention 25 Indeed in that is a warning for whoever would fear [Allah]. 26