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

as rendered by George Sale — 26 verses

Hath the news of the overwhelming day of judgment reached thee
The countenances of some, on that day, shall be cast down
labouring and toiling
They shall be cast into scorching fire to be broiled
They shall be given to drink of a boiling fountain
They shall have no food, but of dry thorns and thistles
which shall not fatten, neither shall they satisfy hunger
But the countenances of others, on that day, shall be joyful
well pleased with their past endeavour
They shall be placed in a lofty garden
wherein thou shalt hear no vain discourse
Therein shall be a running fountain
Therein shall be raised beds
and goblets placed before them
and cushions laid in order
and carpets ready spread
Do they not consider the camels, how they are created
and the heaven, how it is raised
and the mountains, how they are fixed
and the earth, how it is extended
Wherefore warn thy people; for thou art a warner only
Thou art not impowered to act with authority over them
But whoever shall turn back, and disbelieve
God shall punish him with the greater punishment of the life to come
Verily unto us shall they return
Then shall it be our part to bring them to account