And indeed We have created man and We know what his soul instils in him; and We are nearer to him than the hearts artery. 16 Behold, two (guardian angels) appointed to learn (his doings) learn (and noted them), one sitting on the right and one on the left. 17 Man does not utter any word except that with him is an observer prepared [to record]. 18 And the hardship of death came with the truth; “This is what you were escaping from!” 19 And the trumpet blast will sound: It would be the Day of Doom. 20 And every human being will come forward with [his erstwhile] inner urges and [his] conscious mind, 21 (And unto the evil-doer it is said): Thou wast in heedlessness of this. Now We have removed from thee thy covering, and piercing is thy sight this day. 22 And his comrade shall say, 'This is what I have, made ready.' 23 Cast ye twain into Hell every person rebellious, contumacious. 24 "Every obstructor of good, transgressor, and the sceptic, 25 Who setteth up another god along with Allah. Do ye twain hurl him to the dreadful doom. 26 ۞ Man's other self' will say: "O our Sustainer! It was not I that led his conscious mind into evil [nay,] but it had gone far astray [of its own accord]! 27 The Lord will say, "Do not argue in My presence; I had certainly sent you a warning. 28 The Word will not be changed in My presence, nor am I an oppressor at all unto My bondmen. 29