The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
When the sunlight is rolled up. 1 the stars are made to fade away, 2 When the mountains vanish (like a mirage); 3 and when she-camels big with young, about to give birth, are left untended, 4 And when the wild beasts are gathered 5 the oceans are brought to a boil, 6 when the souls are divided into different classes, 7 And when the girl-child who was buried alive is asked. 8 For what sin she was killed? 9 And when the books are spread, 10 And when the sky is torn away, 11 When the Blazing Fire is kindled to fierce heat; 12 and Paradise is brought near, 13 Every soul shall (then) know what it has prepared. 14 I swear by the receding stars, 15 And by the planets that move swiftly and hide themselves, 16 And by the night as it departs; 17 And by the dawn as it brightens; 18 That this is indeed the word of an honoured Messenger, 19 of power, given a rank by the Owner of the Throne 20 obeyed, and honest. 21 Your Companion is not mad, 22 he truly beheld him [the angel] on the clear horizon. 23 He is not avid of the Unseen. 24 This is not the utterance of an accursed devil. 25 Where then will you go? 26 This [message] is no less than a reminder to all mankind 27 to every one of you who wishes to tread the straight path. 28 But ye shall not will except as Allah wills,- the Cherisher of the Worlds. 29