(I swear) by the sun and its radiant light
And the moon that trails (and reflects) its light
By the day that reveals (the sun)
And the night that veils it
(I swear) by the sky, and (by) Him Who made it
And (by) the earth, and (by) Him Who spread it
By the soul, and by Him Who perfected it
Then, inspired in it the (conscience, the sense of) wrong and right
Successful is the one, who (nurtured and) purified (his soul)
A (dismal) failure is the one who (suppressed and) debased (his soul)
The (people of) ´Samood´ denied (the truth) with utter arrogance
The meanest among them was dispatched
(Against) the messenger of Allah (who) warned them saying, "(Do not attack) this camel of Allah; let it (roam and) drink (freely)."
But they refused, and slashed its hamstring. Therefore, as a consequence of their sins, their Lord destroyed them completely; He totally demolished their dwellings
For He does not fear (any) consequence