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101. Al-Qari’ah

English Translation

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1. Al-Qâri‘ah (the striking Hour i.e. the Day of Resurrection).
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2. What is the striking (Hour)?
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3. And what will make you know what the striking (Hour) is?
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4. It is a Day whereon mankind will be like moths scattered about.
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5. And the mountains will be like carded wool.
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6. Then as for him whose balance (of good deeds) will be heavy,[1]
Note: [1] (V.101:6) See footnote of (V.7:8).
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7. He will live a pleasant life (in Paradise).
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8. But as for him whose balance (of good deeds) will be light,
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9. He will have his home in Hâwiyah (pit, i.e. Hell).
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10. And what will make you know what it is?
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11. (It is) a fiercely blazing Fire!