Drivers of the Winds (Al-Dhaareyaat)
In the name of Allah, most benevolent, ever-merciful
By the swift scatterers 1 Then those clouds bearing the load (of minute things in space). 2 And those who move (on the water) gently, 3 and those that apportion [the gift of life] at [God's] behest! 4 What you are threatened with is most surely true, 5 And indeed, the recompense is to occur. 6 And by oath of the decorated heaven. 7 surely, you are in different sayings, 8 From which only he turns who is turned away. 9 Woe to the falsehood-mongers,- 10 who are heedless in the immersion. 11 They ask: When is the day of judgment? 12 On the Day of Judgment they will be punished by the fire 13 And it will be said to them, “Taste your own roasting; this is what you were impatient for.” 14 Surely those who fear God and follow the straight path will be amidst gardens and fresh springs of water, 15 enjoying all that their Sustainer will have granted them [because,] verily, they were doers of good in the past: 16 They used to sleep but little by night [invoking their Lord (Allah) and praying, with fear and hope]. 17 And in the hour of early dawn, they (were found) praying for Forgiveness; 18 And the beggar and the destitute had a share in their wealth. 19 There are signs in the earth for those who are firm in their faith, 20 and also in your own selves. Do you not see? 21 And in the heaven lies your sustenance, and the promise you are given. 22 By the Lord of the heavens and the earth, this is certainly true even as you speak. 23