By those sent forth to spread goodness
Then those driving off the chaff
And those spreading (goodness), far and wide
Then those making a distinction
Then those offering the Reminder
To clear or to warn! -
Surely that which you are promised will come to pass
So when the stars are made to disappear
And when the heaven is rent asunder
And when the mountains are carried away as dust
And when the messengers are made to reach their appointed time
To what day is the doom fixed
To the day of Decision
And what will make thee comprehend what the day of Decision is
Woe on that day to the rejectors
Did We not destroy the former generations
Then We followed them up with later ones
Thus do We deal with the guilty
Woe on that day to the rejectors
Did We not create you from ordinary water
Then We placed it in a secure resting-place
Till an appointed term
So We determined -- how well are We at determining
Woe on that day to the rejectors
Have We not made the earth draw to itself
The living and the dead
And made therein lofty mountains, and given you to drink of sweet water
Woe on that day to the rejectors
Walk on to that which you called a lie
Walk on to the shadow, having three branches
Neither cool, nor availing against the flame
It sends up sparks like palaces
As if they were tawny camels
Woe on that day to the rejectors
This is the day on which they speak not
Nor are they allowed to offer excuses
Woe on that day to the rejectors
This is the day of Decision; We have gathered you and those of yore
So if you have a plan, plan against me (now)
Woe on that day to the rejectors
Surely the dutiful are amid shades and fountains
And fruits such as they desire
Eat and drink pleasantly for what you did
Thus do We reward the doers of good
Woe on that day to the rejectors
East and enjoy yourselves for a little; surely you are guilty
Woe on that day to the rejectors
And when it is said to them, Bow down, they bow not down
Woe on that day to the rejectors
In what narration after it, will they believe