When the heaven developed cracks
And it gave ear (i.e., listened) to its Nourisher-Sustainer, and (thus) it was proved true (to Allah’s Command)
And when the earth was expanded enough
and it cast out what (had been) therein, and became empty
And it gave ear to its Nourisher-Sustainer, and (thus) it was proved true
O you the human being! Surely, you are (the) one striving towards your Nourisher-Sustainer — a hard effort, then (you are the one) who must meet Him
Then as for him who is given his record from his right (side)
then soon he is put to Accountability — a very easy reckoning
And he returns to his followers in joy
And as for him who is given his record from behind his back
so soon he will seek destruction (so that he may become destroyed rather than stay in a lasting punishment)
And he shall enter the blazing Fire
Verily, he was among his family fully involved in joy and amusement
Verily, he thought that he will never return (to Allah)
Yes! Verily, his Nourisher-Sustainer remained a Strict Watch over him (throughout his worldly span of life)
So beware! I bring to witness the heaven in evening twilight
and (I bring to witness) the night and whatever it enveloped and hid
and (I bring to witness) the moon when it became fully felt and known (i.e., it revealed its secrets to man)
Without doubt you would surely embark (for journey) from one field to another field (of influence of a heavenly body)
So what (is the matter) with them that they Believe not
And when is recited unto them Al-Quran they do not submit
Nay, (on the contrary) those who have disbelieved, they belie (the contents of the Book)
And Allah knows better what they amass
So announce to them ‘the good news’ about a painful torment —
save those who have Believed and performed righteous deeds — for them is a reward, not stopped or interrupted