Chapter 81 - 15
The Enfolding (Surah Al-Takwir)
(29 verses in total; revealed in early Makkan period)
In the Name of God, the God of Mercy, the Endower of Mercy!
When the sun is folded up
When the stars become dark
When mountains are set to move
When pregnant camels are left unattended
When all wild beasts are gathered
When the seas boil over (v. 1-6)
When souls are sorted
When the baby girl buried alive is asked –
For what sin she was killed (v. 7-9)
When the records of deeds are opened
When the covering of heaven is stripped away
When the fire of Hell is set ablaze
And the Paradise is brought near
Every soul will know its readiness (v. 10-14)
I (God) swear by the stars
Receding, running their courses and hiding
The night as it diminishes
The day as it softly brightens! (v. 15-18)
This, indeed, is the Word from a Noble Messenger (Gabriel)
Mighty and esteemed in the presence of God
Listened to (by other angels) and faithful (to God) (v. 19-21)
You companion (Prophet) is not delusional
He truly saw him (Gabriel) on the clear horizon
He does not withhold what was revealed to him from beyond
Neither it is a word from the devil rejected (v. 22-25)
So, where are you heading?
This Reminder is but for all of humanity
Whoever so desire, let them find the straight path
But you will not, unless God so wills
The Cherisher of the Universe! (v. 26-29)
