| | Bijan Moeinian rendition of Surah The Overwhelming, The Overwhelming Calamity, The Pall(al-Ghashiyah)
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| 88:1 | | Have you ever heard about an awesome event which man is going to witness |
| 88:2 | | In that day, some faces will be downward of shame |
| 88:3 | | Looking exhausted |
| 88:4 | | As they enter into the Hell Fire |
| 88:5 | | Imagine what a torture it is to drink from boiling water of Hell |
| 88:6 | | And have nothing to eat but a bitter fruit full of thorns |
| 88:7 | | Which after all will not reduce the hunger as it is not nutritious |
| 88:8 | | On the other hand, on that day there will be faces full of joy |
| 88:9 | | These are those who are happy with their accomplishment |
| 88:10 | | And will be led to the gardens of Paradise |
| 88:11 | | Where they will hear no unpleasant words |
| 88:12 | | And enjoy the springs of Paradise |
| 88:13 | | While relaxing on high thrones |
| 88:14 | | They will drink delightful drinks offered to them in the cups |
| 88:15 | | Relaxed in cushions put next to each other |
| 88:16 | | And the silk carpet spread for them in the gardens |
| 88:17 | | Don’t you contemplate on God’s creations around you such as the camel [that your livelihood in the desert depends upon] |
| 88:18 | | And the (majestic) sky above you |
| 88:19 | | And the firm mountains reaching the sky |
| 88:20 | | And the earth itself which is made spread for you |
| 88:21 | | O’ Mohammad, make them open their eyes as your only job is to be a reminder |
| 88:22 | | Mohammad, bear in mind that you are not in charge of them [and your job is only to remind them.] |
| 88:23 | | Let them know that whoever turns away from your admonitions |
| 88:24 | | God will impose a terrible punishment upon them |
| 88:25 | | As they will eventually have to return back and meet their Lord |
| 88:26 | | On that day, they have to answer to what they have been doing |
