:1. I do call to witness the Resurrection Day;
:2. And I do call to witness the self-reproaching spirit: (Eschew Evil).
:3. Does man think that We cannot assemble his bones?
:4. Nay, We are able to put together in perfect order the very tips of his fingers.
:5. But man wishes to do wrong (even) in the time in front of him.
:6. He questions: "When is the Day of Resurrection?"
:7. At length, when the sight is dazed,
:8. And the moon is buried in darkness.
:9. And the sun and moon are joined together,-
:10. That Day will Man say: "Where is the refuge?"
:11. By no means! No place of safety!
:12. Before thy Lord (alone), that Day will be the place of rest.
:13. That Day will Man be told (all) that he put forward, and all that he put back.
:14. Nay, man will be evidence against himself,
:15. Even though he were to put up his excuses.
:16. Move not thy tongue concerning the (Qur'an) to make haste therewith.
:17. It is for Us to collect it and to promulgate it:
:18. But when We have promulgated it, follow thou its recital (as promulgated):
:19. Nay more, it is for Us to explain it (and make it clear):
