Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Have you heard the story of the overwhelming event (the Day of Judgment)? 1 Many faces will be contrite on that day, 2 toiling [under burdens of sin,] worn out [by fear,] 3 They shall roast into the scalding Fire, 4 Made to drink water from the boiling hot spring. 5 They will have no food other than bitter and thorny fruit 6 unfattening, unappeasing hunger. 7 Some faces on that Day will be radiant, 8 With their effort [they are] satisfied 9 in a Garden on high, 10 Wherein they will hear no unsuitable speech. 11 There is a stream of running water in it; 12 raised couches, 13 well arranged goblets, 14 well-placed cushions, 15 and well spread carpets. 16 Do they never reflect on the camels and how they were created, 17 And at the Sky, how it is raised high?- 18 And the hills, how they are set up? 19 And the earth – how it has been spread out? 20 So render good counsel, for you are simply required to counsel, 21 You do not have full control over them. 22 Save the one who turns away and disbelieves 23 God will punish them with the greatest torment. 24 Surely to Us is their return; 25 In Our hands are their accounts. 26