The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
(On the day) when the sun is made to cease shining, 1 and when the stars lose their light, 2 And when the mountains shall be made to pass away, 3 And when full-term she-camels are neglected 4 The wild beasts stampede on the run, 5 When the oceans surge and swell, 6 and when all human beings are coupled [with their deeds,] 7 And when the girl-child that was buried alive is asked 8 for what offence was she killed? 9 when the records of men's deeds are laid open, 10 when heaven is stripped, 11 And when hell is further enflamed. 12 And when the garden is brought nigh, 13 then shall a soul know what it has produced. 14 So I swear by the retreating stars - 15 orbiting, disappearing; 16 And the night when it departs, 17 And the breath of morning 18 truly this is the word of a noble Messenger 19 Full of power, well-established (in position) with the Lord and Master of the Throne, 20 The one who is obeyed, and trustworthy. (Other angels obey angel Jibreel). 21 Nor is your companion distracted. 22 in truth he saw him (Gabriel) on the clear horizon, 23 he is not grudging of the Unseen. 24 Nor is it the word of a satan accursed. 25 Whither then go ye? 26 This is naught else than a reminder unto creation, 27 Unto whomsoever of you willeth to walk straight. 28 but your wishing will not avail unless Allah, the Lord of the Universe, so wishes. 29