The Qur'an · Pickthall Translation

81. At-Takwir

Pickthall translation · 29 verses

Surah At-Takwir (81) of the Holy Qur'an, in the respected public domain Pickthall translation. It opens: “When the sun is overthrown” — the complete text of all 29 verses is below, free to read online, no account needed.

1When the sun is overthrown

2And when the stars fall

3And when the hills are moved

4And when the camels big with young are abandoned

5And when the wild beasts are herded together

6And when the seas rise

7And when souls are reunited

8And when the girl-child that was buried alive is asked

9For what sin she was slain

10And when the pages are laid open

11And when the sky is torn away

12And when hell is lighted

13And when the Garden is brought nigh

14(Then) every soul will know what it hath made ready

15Oh, but I call to witness the planets

16The stars which rise and set

17And the close of night

18And the breath of morning

19That this is in truth the word of an honoured messenger

20Mighty, established in the presence of the Lord of the Throne

21(One) to be obeyed, and trustworthy

22And your comrade is not mad

23Surely he beheld Him on the clear horizon

24And he is not avid of the Unseen

25Nor is this the utterance of a devil worthy to be stoned

26Whither then go ye

27This is naught else than a reminder unto creation

28Unto whomsoever of you willeth to walk straight

29And ye will not, unless (it be) that Allah willeth, the Lord of Creation

29 verses · Pickthall translation (public domain)

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