The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the sun is wound up; 1 And when the stars shall fall; 2 and when the mountains are made to vanish, 3 When the she-camels, ten months with young, are left untended; 4 When the wild beasts are herded together (in the human habitations); 5 And when the seas are set on fire, 6 when the souls are divided into different classes, 7 When the female (infant), buried alive, is questioned - 8 for what crime she was slain, 9 And when the books are spread, 10 when heaven shall be stripped off; 11 and Hell is stoked, 12 when Paradise is brought close: 13 then shall each person know what he has brought along. 14 So, I call the receding stars to witness, 15 the planets that run their course and set, 16 And by the night as it departs; 17 And the breath of morning 18 behold, this [divine writ] is indeed the [inspired] word of a noble apostle, 19 The processor of strength, having an honorable place with the Lord of the Dominion, 20 (One) to be obeyed, and trustworthy; 21 And your companion is not insane. 22 And indeed he saw him on the clear horizon. (Prophet Mohammed saw Angel Jibreel in his true shape – peace and blessings be upon them). 23 He is not avid of the Unseen. 24 Nor is this the word of a stoned satan. 25 So where are you going? 26 This [message] is no less than a reminder to all mankind 27 So let those who want, choose the right guidance 28 And ye will not, unless (it be) that Allah willeth, the Lord of Creation. 29