We indeed created man; and We know what his soul whispers within him, and We are nearer to him than the jugular vein. 16 Behold! when the two receivers receive - one on the right hand and one on the left a sitter. 17 There is not a word he utters but an observer is ready (to make note of it). 18 And the stupor of death will bring Truth (before his eyes): "This was the thing which thou wast trying to escape!" 19 And then the Trumpet was blown. This is the day of the promised chastisement. 20 And every human being will come forward with [his erstwhile] inner urges and [his] conscious mind, 21 (He will be told), "You were completely heedless of this day. We have removed the veil from your eyes and your vision will now be sharp and strong". 22 His companion will say: "Here is (the record) I have ready with me." 23 The command was given: “Cast into Hell every hardened, stubborn unbeliever, 24 who hinders good, exceeds the limits, is immersed in doubts, 25 who has set up another god besides God: cast him into severe punishment" -- 26 ۞ His companion will say: O our Lord! caused him not to transgress but he was himself in error far off. 27 He shall say, 'Dispute not before Me! For I sent you beforehand -- the threat. 28 The sentence that cometh from Me cannot be changed, and I am in no wise a tyrant unto the slaves. 29