The Heights (Al-Ma'aarej)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
A supplicant asked for a punishment bound to happen 1 to those who deny the truth. No power can hinder God 2 (A Penalty) from Allah, Lord of the Ways of Ascent. 3 The angels and the Ruh [Jibrael (Gabriel)] ascend to Him in a Day the measure whereof is fifty thousand years, 4 Therefore patiently endure, in the best manner (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him). 5 Verily! They see it (the torment) afar off, 6 But We see it very near. 7 On that Day the heaven shall become like molten copper, 8 and the mountains will become like tufts of wool, 9 and no bosom friend will enquire about any of his bosom friends 10 They will be shown each other. The criminal will wish that he could be ransomed from the punishment of that Day by his children 11 his wife, his brother, 12 And his family who had stood by him, 13 and all persons of the earth, if only he could thus save himself. 14 But no! There is a raging blaze 15 Eager to roast; 16 It shall insistently summon him who turned his back and retreated, 17 and amassed (riches) and hoarded. 18 ۞ Lo! man was created anxious, 19 Fretful when evil befalleth him 20 And refraining, when good reaches him. 21 Except those who establish prayer. 22 Those who remain steadfast to their prayer; 23 They are those who assign a certain share of their property 24 For the beggar and the destitute. 25 And those who believe in the Day of Recompense, 26 And those who are fearful of their Lord's torment 27 Indeed the punishment of their Lord is not a thing to be unafraid of! 28 and guard their private parts 29 Except from their wives or those their right hands possess, for indeed, they are not to be blamed - 30 but those who go beyond that limit are transgressors; 31 And those who are faithful to their trusts and their covenant 32 and those who stand by their testimony 33 And those who are attentive at their worship. 34 Those shall be in gardens, honored. 35