:1. By the (Winds) sent forth one after another (to man's profit);
:2. Which then blow violently in tempestuous Gusts,
:3. And scatter (things) far and wide;
:4. Then separate them, one from another,
:5. Then spread abroad a Message,
:6. Whether of Justification or of Warning;-
:7. Assuredly, what ye are promised must come to pass.
:8. Then when the stars become dim;
:9. When the heaven is cleft asunder;
:10. When the mountains are scattered (to the winds) as dust;
:11. And when the messengers are (all) appointed a time (to collect);-
:12. For what Day are these (portents) deferred?
:13. For the Day of Sorting out.
:14. And what will explain to thee what is the Day of Sorting out?
:15. Ah woe, that Day, to the Rejecters of Truth!
:16. Did We not destroy the men of old (for their evil)?
:17. So shall We make later (generations) follow them.
:18. Thus do We deal with men of sin.
:19. Ah woe, that Day, to the Rejecters of Truth!
