The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the sun is overthrown, 1 The stars turn dim and scatter, 2 the mountains are scattered about as dust, 3 And when full-term she-camels are neglected 4 And when the wild beasts are herded together, 5 When the oceans boil over with a swell; 6 And when souls are reunited, 7 And when the girl [who was] buried alive is asked 8 For what sin she was slain. 9 and when the scrolls [of men's deeds] are unfolded, 10 And when the heaven has its covering removed, 11 And when Hellfire is set ablaze 12 when Paradise is brought close: 13 (Then) every person will know what he has brought (of good and evil). 14 BUT NAY! I call to witness the revolving stars, 15 Who move straight and stop. 16 and the night that falls, 17 and brightening morning, 18 This is indeed the recitation of an honoured Noble Messenger. (Angel Jibreel – peace and blessings be upon him.) 19 endowed with power and held in honour by the Lord of the Throne -- 20 [the word] of one to be heeded, and worthy of trust! 21 Your companion is not mad. 22 And without doubt he saw him in the clear horizon. 23 he is not niggardly of the Unseen. 24 nor is it a word of an accursed Satan. 25 So where are you going? 26 This is naught else than a reminder unto creation, 27 for whosoever of you who would go straight; 28 And ye will not, unless (it be) that Allah willeth, the Lord of Creation. 29