The Hidden Secret (Al-Muddath-thir)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
O you enveloped in your cloak! 1 Arise and warn, 2 and magnify the glory of your Lord, 3 And thy garments keep free from stain! 4 shun uncleanness; 5 Do not bestow favours in expectation of return, 6 And for the sake of your Lord, be patient. 7 And [warn all men that] when the trumpet-call [of resurrection] is sounded, 8 It will be a day of distress, 9 Far from easy for the disbelievers. 10 Leave him to Me whom I created alone, 11 And for whom I appointed wealth extended. 12 and children living in his presence, 13 And spread [everything] before him, easing [his life]. 14 yet he is eager that I increase him. 15 Nay! He is forward unto Our signs; 16 Soon I shall mount him on Saood, the hill of fire. 17 For he thought and he plotted;- 18 So may he be destroyed [for] how he deliberated. 19 May be then be accursed, how he plotted! 20 May he be condemned again for his schemes! He looked around, 21 frowned and scowled, 22 Then he turned back and was proud; 23 said, "This (the Quran) is nothing but magic, inherited from ancient magicians. 24 'this is nothing but mortal speech.' 25 Soon I will cast him into hell. 26 And what will make you realize what hell is? 27 It leaves nothing, nor does it spare; 28 It glows and burns the skin. 29 Over it are nineteen (angels guarding). 30 We have made only angels as the keepers of the fire (for they are the strongest in carrying out Our commands). Our informing (people) of the numbers of these angels is a trial for the disbelievers. It gives more certainty to the people of the Book and strengthens the faith of the believers. The people of the Book and the believers have no doubt about it. We have fixed the number to make the disbelievers and those whose hearts are sick say, "What does God mean by such a parable?" Thus, God guides and causes to go astray whomever He wants. No one knows about the army of your Lord except He Himself. This parable is a reminder for mankind. 31