The Splitting (Al-Inshiqaaq)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
۞ When the sky bursts open, 1 obeying its Sustainer, as in truth it must; 2 When the earth is stretched out taut 3 And casts forth what is within it and becomes (clean) empty, 4 And listens and obeys its Lord, and it must do so; 5 O man, you are striving unto your Lord and you will meet Him. 6 Whoever is given the Record in his right hand 7 Soon an easy account will be taken from him. 8 and they will return to their people, delighted 9 But he who is given his Record behind his back,- 10 Soon will he cry for perdition, 11 But will be roasted in the fire. 12 He used to live joyfully among his people, 13 Surely he thought that he would never return. 14 Nay, nay! for his Lord was (ever) watchful of him! 15 No! I swear by the twilight 16 and the night, and what it [step by step] unfolds, 17 And by the moon when she becometh full. 18 you shall proceed onwards from stage to stage. 19 So, what is the matter with them that they do not believe, 20 And when the Quran is recited to them they do not make obeisance? ۩ 21 Nay! those who disbelieve give the lie to the truth. 22 And Allah knows best what they hide, 23 Therefore, give them the news of a painful punishment. 24 Except to those who believe and work righteous deeds: For them is a Reward that will never fail. 25