النازعات

[1]CONSIDER those [stars] that rise only to set,

[2]and move [in their orbits] with steady motion,

[3]and float [through space] with floating serene,

[4]and yet overtake [one another] with swift overtaking:

[5]and thus they fulfil the [Creator's] behest!

[6][HENCE, think of] the Day when a violent convulsion will convulse [the world],

[7]to be followed by further [convulsions]!

[8]On that Day will [men's] hearts be throbbing,

[9][and] their eyes downcast...

[10][And yet,] some say, "What! Are we indeed to be restored to our former state –