The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
When the sun is wrapped up [in darkness] 1 When the stars fall, losing their lustre; 2 the mountains are scattered about as dust, 3 And when milch camels roam abandoned. 4 and when all beasts are gathered together, 5 And when the seas are set afire. 6 when the souls shall be coupled, 7 and when the girl-child buried alive shall be asked: 8 Upon what sin was she killed for. 9 When the scrolls are laid open; 10 and when Heaven is laid bare; 11 When the Blazing Fire is kindled to fierce heat; 12 when Paradise is brought close: 13 then every soul will discover the consequence of its deeds. 14 I swear by the receding stars. 15 the planets that run their course and set, 16 by the night swarming, 17 And the morning when it brightens, 18 This is indeed the recitation of an honoured Noble Messenger. (Angel Jibreel – peace and blessings be upon him.) 19 Owner of power, and high rank with (Allah) the Lord of the Throne, 20 Obeyed one; then trustworthy. 21 And your companion is not [at all] mad. 22 Assuredly he beheld him in the horizon manifest. 23 And this Prophet is not miserly upon the hidden. (Allah gave the knowledge of the hidden to the Holy Prophet – peace and blessings be upon him.) 24 Nor is it the word of an evil spirit accursed. 25 Whither, then, will you go? 26 That is but an advice to the entire creation! 27 So let those who want, choose the right guidance 28 but will you shall not, unless God wills, the Lord of all Being. 29