Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
Hath there come unto thee tidings of the Overwhelming? 1 On that Day, there shall be downcast faces, 2 toiling [under burdens of sin,] worn out [by fear,] 3 The while they enter the Blazing Fire,- 4 watered at a boiling fountain, 5 They shall have no food except bitter dry thorns 6 Neither nourishing nor banishing hunger. 7 Many a face will be in serenity on that day. 8 well pleased with the result of their striving, 9 In a lofty garden, 10 wherein they will not hear any vain talk. 11 In it there shall be a flowing spring, 12 therein uplifted couches 13 And cups put in place 14 And cushions ranged! 15 And rich carpets (all) spread out. 16 Look they not at the camels, how they are created? 17 how heaven was lifted up, 18 and on the mountains, how they are firmly set up, 19 And how the earth was outstretched? 20 So remind, [O Muhammad]; you are only a reminder. 21 You do not have full control over them. 22 However, he who turns away and disbelieves - 23 him will God cause to suffer the greatest suffering [in the life to come]: 24 Surely to Us is their turning back, 25 and then it is for Us to call them to account. 26