The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the sun shall be wound round, 1 and when the stars lose their light, 2 when the mountains shall be set moving, 3 And when full-term she-camels are neglected 4 when the savage beasts are gathered 5 And when the seas shall become as blazing Fire or shall overflow; 6 when the souls shall be coupled, 7 and when the girl-child that was buried alive is made to ask 8 for what offence was she killed? 9 And when the Writs shall be lain open, 10 and when Heaven is laid bare; 11 and when Hell is set ablaze, 12 And when the Garden is brought near;- 13 then shall a soul know what it has produced. 14 So, I call the receding stars to witness, 15 stars which are visible during the night 16 and the night that falls, 17 And the morning when it brightens, 18 Verily this is the word of a noble message-bearer; 19 with strength endowed, secure with Him who in almightiness is enthroned 20 obeyed by (all creatures) and faithful to His trust. 21 Your companion is not possessed; 22 And he has already seen Gabriel in the clear horizon. 23 he is not grudging of the Unseen. 24 Nor is this the word of an outcast devil. 25 So whither do you stray? 26 This is merely a reminder to all mankind; 27 for whosoever of you would go straight, 28 And you do not please except that Allah please, the Lord of the worlds. 29