Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
Has there reached you the report of the Overwhelming [event]? 1 Faces on that day humbled, 2 troubled and tired as a result of their deeds in the past. 3 roasting at a scorching fire, 4 Given water from the boiling spring to drink. 5 For them there will be no food except from a poisonous, thorny plant 6 Which will neither fatten nor avail against hunger. 7 On that very Day some faces shall be radiant with joy, 8 well-pleased with their striving. 9 In a high Garden. 10 Where they hear no idle speech, 11 Therein is a fountain flowing, 12 and couches raised high, 13 And chosen goblets. 14 And arranged carpets. 15 And rich carpets (all) spread out. 16 Do they not look at the Camels, how they are made?- 17 how heaven was lifted up, 18 and on the mountains, how they are firmly set up, 19 And how the earth was outstretched? 20 Therefore advise; indeed you are a proclaimer of advice. (The Holy Prophet is a Remembrance from Allah.) 21 Thou art not one to manage (men's) affairs. 22 Except whoever turns away and disbelieves – 23 Allah will chastise him with the greatest chastisement. 24 Verily, to Us will be their return; 25 Then it will be for Us to call them to account. 26