The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
When the sun shall be darkened, 1 And when the stars shall dart down, 2 And when the mountains shall be made to pass away, 3 when the pregnant camels shall be neglected, 4 And when the wild beasts shall be gathered together, 5 When the oceans surge and swell, 6 And when souls are united, 7 And when the girl-child that was buried alive is asked 8 for what offence was she killed? 9 when the scrolls are unrolled, 10 when heaven is stripped, 11 And when Hell-fire shall be kindled to fierce ablaze. 12 And when Paradise shall be brought near, 13 (Then) every soul will know what it hath made ready. 14 I do not need to swear by the orbiting 15 stars which are visible during the night 16 And by the night as it closes in 17 And by oath of the morning when it takes birth. 18 truly this is the word of a noble Messenger 19 one mighty and held in honour with the Lord of the Throne; 20 who is obeyed there and is worthy of trust. 21 And your companion is not [at all] mad. 22 He had surely seen Him on the clear horizon. 23 And this Prophet is not miserly upon the hidden. Allah gave the knowledge of the hidden to the Holy Prophet - peace and blessings be upon him. 24 Nor is it the word of an evil spirit accursed. 25 So where are you going? 26 It is naught but a Reminder unto all beings, 27 For him among you who pleases to go straight. 28 but your wishing will not avail unless Allah, the Lord of the Universe, so wishes. 29