Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate
Has not there come to you the news of the overwhelming calamity? 1 Many faces will be contrite on that day, 2 Labouring (hard), weary,- 3 (Yet) Going into the blazing fire. 4 that is fueled from a tremendously hot fountain, 5 For them there will be no food except from a poisonous, thorny plant 6 which will neither nourish nor satisfy hunger. 7 [And] some faces will on that Day shine with bliss, 8 well pleased with the result of their striving, 9 In an elevated garden, 10 wherein they shall hear no vain talk. 11 Therein will be a flowing spring, 12 and raised couches, 13 and goblets laid out, 14 well-placed cushions, 15 And carpets ready spread, 16 Look they not at the camels, how they are created? 17 And at the heaven, how it is raised? 18 And the hills, how they are set up? 19 and how the earth is spread out? 20 Therefore do remind, for you are only a reminder. 21 thou canst not compel them [to believe]. 22 But whoever will turn away (from the Truth), 23 Allah will punish them with the greatest punishment. 24 Verily, to Us will be their return; 25 then upon Us shall rest their reckoning. 26