The Snatchers (Al-Naze'aat)
Allah - beginning with the name of - the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
By the (angels) who tear out (the souls of the wicked) with violence; 1 By those who gently draw out (the souls of the blessed); 2 By the angels who glide swimmingly, 3 Then those who are foremost going ahead, 4 Then those who regulate the affair. 5 On the day when the first trumpet sound blasts 6 And the following event will come after it. 7 Many a heart will flutter on that day! 8 and their eyes shall be downcast with dread. 9 They say: “Shall we indeed be restored to life, 10 When we have become bones decayed! 11 They said: That then would be a return occasioning loss. 12 But it will be only a single blow, 13 And they will wake up suddenly. 14 Hath there come unto thee the story of Musa! 15 Recall what time his Lord called unto him in the holy vale of Tuwa. 16 (Saying:) Go thou unto Pharaoh - Lo! he hath rebelled - 17 Then say thou: wouldst thou to be purified? 18 that I might guide you to your Lord, so that you fear (Him)." 19 So he showed him the greater sign; 20 but he cried lies, and rebelled, 21 and hastily turned away, 22 then, he gathered, proclaimed, 23 then said: 'I am your lord, the most high' 24 Allah therefore seized him, in the punishment of this world and the Hereafter. 25 Indeed in this is a lesson for one who fears. 26