The Splitting (Al-Inshiqaaq)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ When the sky is rent asunder 1 And hearkens to (the Command of) its Lord, and it must needs (do so);- 2 when the earth is stretched out 3 and casts out all that is within it and becomes empty; 4 And has responded to its Lord and was obligated [to do so] - 5 O mankind, indeed you are laboring toward your Lord with [great] exertion and will meet it. 6 Then as to him who shall be given his book in his right hand 7 shall have an easy reckoning 8 And will return unto his folk in joy. 9 But as for he who is given his record behind his back, 10 Will pray for death, 11 And be thrown to scorching fire. 12 He used to live joyfully among his people, 13 He assumed that he does not have to return. 14 Nay, but lo! his Lord is ever looking on him! 15 Nay; I swear by the twilight; 16 and the night and what it envelops 17 and the moon when it is at the full, 18 Surely ye shall ride layer upon layer. 19 Then what ails them, that they believe not, 20 and when the Koran is recited to them they do not bow? ۩ 21 Nay, (on the contrary), those who disbelieve, belie (Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) and whatever he brought, i.e. this Quran and Islamic Monotheism, etc.). 22 And Allah knows best what they hide, 23 Therefore, give them the news of a painful punishment. 24 except those that believe, and do righteous deeds -- theirs shall be a wage unfailing. 25