The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the name of Allah, the Merciful, the Compassionate
WHEN THE SUN is shrouded in darkness, 1 When the stars fall, losing their lustre; 2 And when the mountains are made to pass away, 3 The ten-month pregnant female camels are abandoned, 4 And when wild animals are herded together. 5 and when the seas are set on fire, 6 when the souls are coupled (to their body), 7 When the female (infant), buried alive, is questioned - 8 For what sin she was killed 9 when the scrolls are unrolled, 10 And when the heaven has its covering removed, 11 And when the Scorch shall be made to blaze, 12 when Paradise shall be brought nigh, 13 Every soul will then come know what it has brought. 14 So I swear by the retreating stars - 15 The planets withdrawing into themselves, 16 by the night swarming, 17 and the first breath of morning. 18 Most surely it is the Word of an honored messenger, 19 Owner of power, and high rank with (Allah) the Lord of the Throne, 20 Obeyed one; then trustworthy. 21 And (O people) your companion (Muhammad (Peace be upon him)) is not a madman; 22 And without doubt he saw him in the clear horizon. 23 and he is not one to begrudge others the knowledge [of whatever has been revealed to him] out of that which is beyond the reach of human Perception. 24 Nor is it the word of a satan accursed. 25 Then where are you going? 26 This is a reminder for all the peoples of the world, 27 (With profit) to whoever among you wills to go straight: 28 but your wishing will not avail unless Allah, the Lord of the Universe, so wishes. 29