It was We Who created man, and We know what dark suggestions his soul makes to him: for We are nearer to him than (his) jugular vein. 16 [And so,] whenever the two demands [of his nature] come face to face, contending from the right and from the left, 17 He uttereth no word but there is with him an observer ready. 18 And the stupor of death will come in truth: "This is what you have been avoiding!" 19 And the Trumpet will be blown, that will be the Day whereof warning (had been given) (i.e. the Day of Resurrection). 20 And every soul came, along with a herder and a witness. 21 You were heedless of this, but now We have removed your veil, so your sight today is sharp. 22 And his Companion will say: "Here is (his Record) ready with me!" 23 [Whereupon God will command:] "Cast, cast into hell every [such] stubborn enemy of the truth, 24 "Every obstructor of good, transgressor, and the sceptic, 25 Who setteth up another god along with Allah. Do ye twain hurl him to the dreadful doom. 26 ۞ His companion will say: Our Lord! I did not lead him into inordinacy but he himself was in a great error. 27 The Lord will say, "Do not argue in My presence; I had certainly sent you a warning. 28 "The Word changes not before Me, and I do not the least injustice to My Servants." 29