Surah “The Overwhelming, The Overwhelming Calamity, The Pall”

as rendered by Bijan Moeinian — 26 verses

Have you ever heard about an awesome event which man is going to witness
In that day, some faces will be downward of shame
Looking exhausted
As they enter into the Hell Fire
Imagine what a torture it is to drink from boiling water of Hell
And have nothing to eat but a bitter fruit full of thorns
Which after all will not reduce the hunger as it is not nutritious
On the other hand, on that day there will be faces full of joy
These are those who are happy with their accomplishment
And will be led to the gardens of Paradise
Where they will hear no unpleasant words
And enjoy the springs of Paradise
While relaxing on high thrones
They will drink delightful drinks offered to them in the cups
Relaxed in cushions put next to each other
And the silk carpet spread for them in the gardens
Don’t you contemplate on God’s creations around you such as the camel [that your livelihood in the desert depends upon]
And the (majestic) sky above you
And the firm mountains reaching the sky
And the earth itself which is made spread for you
O’ Mohammad, make them open their eyes as your only job is to be a reminder
Mohammad, bear in mind that you are not in charge of them [and your job is only to remind them.]
Let them know that whoever turns away from your admonitions
God will impose a terrible punishment upon them
As they will eventually have to return back and meet their Lord
On that day, they have to answer to what they have been doing