The Backbiter (Al-Hummazah)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
Ruin is for every open slanderer, backbiter. 1 Who amasses wealth and considers it a provision (against mishap); 2 Does he think that his wealth will prolong his stay on earth forever? 3 Nay, but [in the life to come such as] he shall indeed be abandoned to crushing torment! 4 What shall let you know what the Crusher is? 5 (It is) the fire of Allah, kindled, 6 The which doth mount (Right) to the Hearts: 7 it closes in on them from every side 8 in columns outstretched. 9