Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
HAS THERE COME unto thee the tiding of the Overshadowing Event? 1 On that day (many) faces will be downcast, 2 Labouring, wearied out, 3 roasting at a scorching fire, 4 Drinking from a boiling spring, 5 no food for them but cactus thorn 6 Which shall neither nourish nor avail against hunger. 7 Many a face will be in serenity on that day. 8 Well-pleased with their endeavour, 9 They will be in a lofty Garden 10 In which they will not hear any lewd speech. 11 therein a running fountain, 12 In which are high thrones. 13 And cups set at hand. 14 and cushions arrayed 15 and outspread carpets. 16 What, do they not consider how the camel was created, 17 And at the sky - how it is raised? 18 how the mountains are set firm, 19 and how the earth is spread out? 20 Therefore remind, you are only a Reminder. 21 Thou art not at all a warder over them. 22 As for those who turn their back and disbelieve, 23 Allah will chastise him with the most terrible chastisement. 24 for behold, unto Us will be their return, 25 and then it is for Us to call them to account. 26