Overwhelming (Al-Ghaasheyah)
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Have you heard the story of the overwhelming event (the Day of Judgment)? 1 Many a face will be disgraced on that day. 2 labouring, weary, 3 Scorched by burning fire, 4 that is fueled from a tremendously hot fountain, 5 No food for them save the bitterness of dry thorns, 6 which will neither fatten them nor satisfy them. 7 Many a face will be in serenity on that day. 8 Pleased with their striving,- 9 In a high Garden. 10 Where they hear no idle speech, 11 In it there shall be a flowing spring, 12 and couches raised high, 13 And chosen goblets. 14 and cushions ranged, 15 And rich carpets (all) spread out. 16 What, do they not reflect upon how the camel was created? 17 And the heaven, how it is raised? 18 And at the mountains, how they are rooted? 19 and on the earth, how it is spread out? 20 So, [O Prophet] exhort them: your task is only to exhort, 21 thou canst not compel them [to believe]. 22 As for those who turn their back and disbelieve, 23 Allah will punish him with direst punishment. 24 Indeed, to Us is their return. 25 Then, surely, it is for Us to call them to account. 26