The News (Al-Naba')
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
۞ What do they quarrel about? 1 Of the mighty Announcement, 2 Concerning which they are in disagreement. 3 But they will soon come to know. 4 Again, by no means! anon they shall know. 5 Have We not made the earth a resting place? 6 and the mountains as pegs? 7 And We created you in pairs 8 And made your sleep a rest. 9 And made the night as clothing 10 And the day for seeking livelihood. 11 And constructed above you seven strong [heavens] 12 and We have set therein a glowing lamp. 13 And have sent down from the rainy clouds abundant water, 14 Thereby to produce grain and plant, 15 And gardens of entwined growth. 16 Indeed, the Day of Decision is an appointed time, 17 The day the trumpet blast is sounded you will come in hordes; 18 and when the skies are opened and become [as wide-flung] gates; 19 And the mountains shall be moved away from their places and they will be as if they were a mirage. 20 Lo! hell lurketh in ambush, 21 The rebels' abode, 22 Where they will remain for aeons, 23 They will not taste therein cool or any drink. 24 save boiling water and a stinking fluid -- 25 , A fitting reward. 26 For indeed they did not look forward to any reckoning, 27 and they cried loud lies to Our signs; 28 And everything have We recorded in a Book. 29 So taste (the fruit of your deeds). We shall only increase your torment. 30