The News (Al-Naba')
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
۞ Of what do they question one another? 1 (It is) of the awful tidings, 2 Concerning which they differ. 3 Verily, they shall soon (come to) know! 4 Verily, verily they shall soon (come to) know! 5 Have We not made the earth as a bed, 6 And the mountains as projections (thereon)? 7 And We created you in pairs, 8 and We have made your sleep [a symbol of] death 9 And made the night as clothing 10 And made the day as a means of subsistence? 11 And built seven strong roofs above you. 12 And made [therein] a burning lamp 13 And from the wind-driven clouds We send down waters pouring in abundance, 14 that We may bring forth thereby grain and plants, 15 And gardens of thick growth. 16 Surely the day of decision is (a day) appointed: 17 the day the Trumpet is blown, and you shall come in troops, 18 and when the skies are opened and become [as wide-flung] gates; 19 and the mountains are set in motion, and become a vapour. 20 Indeed, Gehenna (Hell) has become an ambush, 21 A home for the rebellious. 22 Where they will remain for aeons, 23 Neither coolness shall they taste therein nor any [thirst-quenching] drink 24 Save scalding water and corruption. 25 Requital corresponding. 26 for they never expected to be called to account, 27 And called Our communications a lie, giving the lie (to the truth). 28 And all things We have recorded in a Book. 29 (They will be told), "Suffer, We shall only increase the torment for you". 30