The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
WHEN THE SUN is shrouded in darkness, 1 And when the stars fall, 2 when the mountains shall be set in motion, 3 when the pregnant camels shall be neglected, 4 And when the wild animals are made to go forth, 5 And when the seas are set on fire, 6 And when the souls are paired. 7 questions are asked about the baby girls buried alive, 8 For what crime she was put to death; 9 When the scrolls are laid open; 10 and when heaven is laid bare, 11 When Hell is set ablaze, 12 when Paradise is brought close: 13 then shall each person know what he has brought along. 14 So verily, I swear by the planets that recede (i.e. disappear during the day and appear during the night). 15 Go straight, or hide; 16 and by the night as it recedes, 17 And by oath of the morning when it takes birth. 18 behold, this [divine writ] is indeed the [inspired] word of a noble apostle, 19 [Who is] possessed of power and with the Owner of the Throne, secure [in position], 20 Obeyed one; then trustworthy. 21 And your companion is not insane. 22 And of a truth he saw himself on the clear horizon. 23 He is not chary of making public what is unknown. 24 Nor is this [message] the word of any satanic force accursed. 25 So whither do you stray? 26 This is merely a reminder to all mankind; 27 So let those who want, choose the right guidance 28 but will you shall not, unless God wills, the Lord of all Being. 29