The Rolling (Al-Takweer)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
WHEN THE SUN is folded up, 1 when the stars shall scatter away, 2 And when the mountains are driven. 3 And when milch camels roam abandoned. 4 the wild beasts are herded together, 5 When the oceans surge and swell, 6 And when souls are united, 7 And when the girl-child who was buried alive is asked. 8 such as, "For what crime were they murdered?" 9 And when the books are spread, 10 the heavens are unveiled, 11 And when hell is lighted, 12 And Paradise brought near, 13 A soul will [then] know what it has brought [with it]. 14 So I swear by the retreating stars - 15 Who move straight and stop. 16 And by the night as it closes in 17 And by the morning when it shineth forth, 18 Verily this is the word of a most honourable Messenger, 19 The mighty, the honoured in the presence of the Lord of the Throne. 20 obeyed by (all creatures) and faithful to His trust. 21 For, this fellow-man of yours is not a madman: 22 And without doubt he saw him in the clear horizon. 23 he is not grudging of the Unseen. 24 Nor is it the word of a satan accursed. 25 So where are you going? 26 That is but an advice to the entire creation! 27 For the one among you who wishes to become upright. 28 but will you shall not, unless God wills, the Lord of all Being. 29