1Qaf. By the Qur’an most sublime. (We have indeed, in spite of what they say, sent it to you to warn people that they will be raised from the dead to account for their lives.) 2But they deem it strange that a warner from among them has come to them, and the unbelievers say: "This is something strange! 3"When we have died and become dust (you say, we will be raised from the dead)? That is a far-fetched return!" 4We know for certain whatever the earth corrodes of them (to the most minute particle); with Us there is a book recording and preserving (incorruptibly). 5Rather, they have denied the truth when it has come to them (and done so willfully and persistently), so they are in a dire state (utterly confused about how to explain their rejection, and about how to prevent the acceptance of others). 6But do they, then, never observe the sky above them (to ponder Our Knowledge and Power; and reflect) how We have constructed it and adorned it, and that there are no rifts in it? 7And the earth – We have spread it out, and set therein firm mountains, and caused to grow thereon every lovely pair of vegetation. 8(All this is a means of) insight and reminder for every servant (of God) willing to turn to Him in contrition. 9And We send down from the sky blessed water with which We cause to grow gardens and grain to harvest, 10And tall and stately date-palms with ranged clusters, 11As provision for the servants. And We revive with it a dead land: even so will the dead be raised and come forth (from their graves). 12Before them the people of Noah denied, and the companions of ar-Rass, and the Thamud; 13And the ‘Ad, and the Pharaoh, and the people among whom Lot was sent as Messenger; 14And the companions of al-Aykah, and the people of Tubba‘. Every one of them denied the Messengers and My threat was duly fulfilled. 15What! did We show failure and weariness in the first creation (that We will not be able to repeat creation after its destruction)? Rather, (knowing that it could never be so) they are in a tangle (of thought and argument) about a new creation (after destruction of the old). 16Assuredly, it is We Who have created human, and We know what suggestions his soul makes to him. We are nearer to him than his jugular vein. 17Remember that the two recording angels (appointed to record his speech and deeds), seated on the right and on the left, receive and record. 18Not a word does he utter but there is a watcher by him, ever-present. 19And the stupor of death comes in truth (being the established decree of God for life). That is, (O human,) what you were trying to escape. 20And (in time) the Trumpet will be blown. That is the Day when God’s threat will be fulfilled. 21And every person will come (before the Supreme Court) with one (angel) driving, and one (angel) bearing witness. 22"Indeed you were in heedlessness of this, and now We have removed from you your veil, so your sight today is sharp." 23And the one (the witnessing angel) who accompanies him says: "This is (his record) that I keep ready with me." 24(The sentence is pronounced): "You two, throw into Hell everyone persistent in unbelief, obstinate (in rejecting the truth), 25"Who impedes the doing of good (preventing himself and others), and who exceeds all bounds (of right and decency), and who is lost in doubts and implants doubts (in others); 26"Who sets up another deity beside God: so cast him into the severe punishment." 27His companion (the devil who accompanied him in the world and seduced him into evil) will say: "Our Lord! I did not cause him to rebel and transgress, but he himself was far astray." 28God will say: "Do not dispute (with each other) in My Presence. I had warned you (of this Day) before. 29"And the decree from Me will not be changed, and I am in no wise one who wrongs (My) servants." 30On that Day We will say to Hell, "Are you filled (to the full)?", and it will say, "Are there (yet) more (to come)?" 31And Paradise will be brought near for the God-revering, pious; not (any longer) is it far. 32"This is what was promised for you – for everyone who was penitent, careful in keeping his duties (to God). 33"Everyone who stood in awe of the All-Merciful though unseen (beyond their perception), and has come with a heart contrite and devout. 34"Now enter it in peace (secure from any trouble or distress). That is the Day of immortality." 35Therein will be for them everything that they desire, and in Our Presence there is yet more. 36How many a generation We have destroyed before them who were mightier than these in prowess, and overran other lands. But was there any place of escape (for them when God’s punishment became due: is there ever?) 37Surely in that is a warning reminder for anyone who has a heart (that is truly alive), and who gives ear (to the one conveying this reminder), with eyes able to see well. 38We assuredly created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days, and nothing of fatigue touched us. 39So (with confident reliance on Our promise and Power) bear with patience whatever they say and glorify your Lord with His praise before the rising of the sun and before its setting; 40And during (some part of) the night, too, glorify Him, and after the prostrations. 41And wait with ears able to hear for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place near; 42The Day when they will hear the Blast in truth (as a predetermined decree of God that must happen). That is the Day of the coming forth (when the dead will be raised from their graves). 43Surely it is We Who give life and cause to die, and to Us is the homecoming. 44That Day the earth will be rent asunder away from them, and they, hurrying out of it (will come to the gathering). That will be a gathering easy for Us. 45We know best whatever they say, and you (O Messenger) are not one to compel them (to faith). So remind and warn by the Qur’an him who fears My threat.