The Snatchers (Al-Naze'aat)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the angels who drag forth vehemently. 1 By the angels who release with gentle release. 2 And by those that swim along (i.e. angels or planets in their orbits, etc.). 3 and yet overtake [one another] with swift overtaking: 4 And those who govern the event, 5 A Day shall come whereon the quaking will quake, 6 And there will follow it the next blast. 7 hearts will undergo terrible trembling, 8 [and] their eyes downcast... 9 They say: 'What, are we being restored as we were before, 10 “When we have become decayed bones?” 11 and they say, "That indeed would be a losing return." 12 [But,] then, that [Last Hour] will be [upon them of a sudden, as if it were] but a single accusing cry 13 When lo! they shall be wakeful. 14 Hath there come unto thee the story of Musa! 15 When his Lord called to him in the holy valley, Towa: 16 saying, "Go to the Pharaoh. He has transgressed beyond all bounds. 17 and say: "Will you purify yourself, 18 And I will guide you to your Lord so that you should fear. 19 So he showed him the greater sign; 20 In response, he denied and disobeyed. 21 He then turned away, striving in his effort. 22 then he mustered 23 And he said: I am your Lord, most high. 24 So God seized him with the chastisement of the Last World and the First. 25 Verily herein is lesson for him who feareth. 26