The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the Name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful
When the sun Kuwwirat (wound round and lost its light and is overthrown). 1 And when the stars shall dart down, 2 and the mountains have been taken, 3 And when milch camels roam abandoned. 4 And when wild animals are herded together. 5 the oceans are brought to a boil, 6 When souls are reunited (with the bodies) 7 questions are asked about the baby girls buried alive, 8 for what sin she was slain, 9 And when the books are spread, 10 And when the sky is stripped away 11 And when hell is lighted, 12 and Paradise is brought near, 13 then every soul will discover the consequence of its deeds. 14 Rather, I swear by the returning 15 Go straight, or hide; 16 by the night swarming, 17 And by the dawn when it breathes 18 That this is indeed the word of an honoured Messenger, 19 Endued with Power, with rank before the Lord of the Throne, 20 Obeyed (by the angels), trustworthy there (in the heavens). 21 And (O people!) your companion is not one possessed; 22 And indeed he saw him on the clear horizon. (Prophet Mohammed saw Angel Jibreel in his true shape – peace and blessings be upon them). 23 nor does he grudge (conveying this knowledge about) the Unseen; 24 Nor is this [message] the word of any satanic force accursed. 25 where then are you going? 26 This is merely a reminder to all mankind; 27 So let those who want, choose the right guidance 28 And you will not, unless (it be) that Allah wills, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind, jinns and all that exists). 29