The Snatchers (Al-Naze'aat)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By oath of those who harshly pull out the soul. (Of the disbeliever) 1 and those that blow gently, 2 And who glide with ease. 3 and yet overtake [one another] with swift overtaking: 4 and by those who regulate events. 5 On the day when the first trump resoundeth. 6 Followed by the second blast, 7 hearts will undergo terrible trembling, 8 while eyes will be downcast. 9 They say: "Shall we indeed be returned to (our) former state of life? 10 When we have become bones decayed! 11 They will say: 'Then we are returned lost' 12 But all it will take is a single blast, 13 and behold! They will all come out in the open. 14 (Muhammad), have you heard the story of Moses 15 Behold, thy Lord did call to him in the sacred valley of Tuwa:- 16 saying, "Go to the Pharaoh. He has transgressed beyond all bounds. 17 and say: "Will you purify yourself, 18 And I will guide you to your Lord so that you should fear. 19 Then Moses (went to Pharaoh and) showed him the Great Sign; 20 But he denied and disobeyed, 21 Then he turned his back, striving hard (against Allah). 22 Then he gathered (men) and called out. 23 And he said: I am your Lord, most high. 24 So Allah seized him in exemplary punishment for the last and the first [transgression]. 25 In this there is a lesson for those who have fear of God. 26