The News (Al-Naba')
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
۞ What are they asking (one another)? 1 About the awesome tiding [of resurrection,] 2 whereon they are at variance. 3 Indeed they will come to know soon; 4 Then, no! They are going to know. 5 Have We not made the earth as a place to rest 6 And the high hills bulwarks? 7 Have We not created you in pairs, 8 And have made your sleep as a thing for rest. 9 And have made the night as a covering (through its darkness), 10 and We made the day for a livelihood. 11 And We have builded over you seven strong heavens. 12 And placed (therein) a Light of Splendour? 13 From the rain clouds We send waters pouring down in abundance, 14 That We may produce therewith corn and vegetables, 15 And gardens of thick foliage. 16 Surely, the Day of Judgement has an appointed time. 17 The Day when the Trumpet will be blown, and you shall come forth in crowds (groups); 18 and when the skies are opened and become [as wide-flung] gates; 19 The mountains will be driven away and become like mirages. 20 Surely, Hell lies in wait, 21 a resort for the rebellious; 22 Living therein for ages. 23 Neither coolness shall they taste therein nor any [thirst-quenching] drink 24 except boiling water and pus 25 An exact recompense (according to their evil crimes). 26 They did not expect such a Judgment 27 and they cried loud lies to Our signs; 28 And We have kept recorded everything in a Book, accounted for. 29 Taste therefore. We shall not increase you in aught but torment. 30