The News (Al-Naba')
In the Name of Allah, the Merciful, the Most Merciful
۞ What are they questioning each other about? 1 About the Great News 2 About which they differ? 3 By no means! anon they shall know. 4 Yes, indeed, before long they will learn all about it. 5 Have We not made the earth a resting place? 6 And the high hills bulwarks? 7 And We have created you in pairs. 8 and gave you repose in sleep, 9 And We have made the night a covering. 10 And made the day for livelihood 11 And constructed above you seven strong [heavens] 12 And We made a shining lamp, 13 and sent down heavy rains from the clouds 14 so that We might bring forth thereby grain, and herbs, 15 And gardens of luxurious growth? 16 Indeed, the Day of Decision is an appointed time, 17 The Day when the Trumpet will be blown, and you shall come forth in crowds (groups); 18 And the heavens shall be opened as if there were doors, 19 and the mountains are set in motion, and become a vapour. 20 Surely hell lies in wait, 21 The destination of the rebellious. 22 They will remain in it for ages. 23 Neither coolness shall they taste therein nor any [thirst-quenching] drink 24 save boiling water and pus 25 a meet requital [for their sins]! 26 Indeed, they did not hope for a Reckoning, 27 And they belied Our revelations with strong belying. 28 And We have kept recorded everything in a Book, accounted for. 29 'Taste! We shall not increase you except in punishment' 30