The Holy Qur'an (Maulana Muhammad Ali)/101. The Calamity

101. The Calamity (Al-Qari'ah)

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

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The calamity!

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What is the calamity?

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And what will make thee know how terrible is the calamity?

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The day wherein men will be as scattered moths,

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And the mountains will be as carded wool.

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Then as for him whose measure (of good deeds) is heavy,

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He will live a pleasant life.

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And as for him whose measure (of good deeds) is light,

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The abyss is a mother to him.

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And what will make thee know what that is?

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A burning Fire.