الصافات

By those [angels] lined up in rows ^[1]

And those who drive [the clouds] ^[2]

And those who recite the message, ^[3]

Indeed, your God is One, ^[4]

Lord of the heavens and the earth and that between them and Lord of the sunrises. ^[5]

Indeed, We have adorned the nearest heaven with an adornment of stars ^[6]

And as protection against every rebellious devil ^[7]

[So] they may not listen to the exalted assembly [of angels] and are pelted from every side, ^[8]

Repelled; and for them is a constant punishment, ^[9]

Except one who snatches [some words] by theft, but they are pursued by a burning flame, piercing [in brightness]. ^[10]

Then inquire of them, [O Muhammad], "Are they a stronger [or more difficult] creation or those [others] We have created?" Indeed, We created men from sticky clay. ^[11]

But you wonder, while they mock, ^[12]

And when they are reminded, they remember not. ^[13]

And when they see a sign, they ridicule ^[14]

And say, "This is not but obvious magic. ^[15]

When we have died and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected? ^[16]

And our forefathers [as well]?" ^[17]

Say, "Yes, and you will be [rendered] contemptible." ^[18]

It will be only one shout, and at once they will be observing. ^[19]

They will say, "O woe to us! This is the Day of Recompense." ^[20]