The Snatchers (Al-Naze'aat)
In the name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
By the pluckers (the angels of death), violently plucking (the souls of the unbelievers), 1 And those who undo the bonds gently, 2 And by those who glide along (on errands of mercy), 3 Then those who are foremost going ahead, 4 and by those who regulate events. 5 Upon the day when the first blast shivers 6 and the second blast follows it, 7 Hearts, that Day, will tremble, 8 [and] their eyes downcast... 9 (Now) they are saying: Shall we really be restored to our first state 10 "What! - when we shall have become rotten bones?" 11 They shall say, 'That then were a losing return!' 12 Surely it will need but one shout, 13 So they will immediately be in an open plain. 14 Hast thou received the story of Moses? 15 When his Lord called him in the holy valley of Tuwa. 16 saying, "Go to the Pharaoh. He has transgressed beyond all bounds. 17 And say (unto him): Hast thou (will) to grow (in grace)? 18 I shall guide you to your Lord so that you may perhaps have fear of Him". 19 So he showed him the greater sign; 20 but he cried lies, and rebelled, 21 Then he turned his back, striving. 22 And assembled (his council) and proclaimed, 23 And proclaimed: "I (Pharaoh) am your Lord the Highest." 24 So Allah seized him in exemplary punishment for the last and the first [transgression]. 25 Verily herein is lesson for him who feareth. 26