By those ˹angels˺ lined up in ranks, 37:1
and those who diligently drive ˹the clouds˺, 37:2
and those who recite the Reminder! 37:3
Surely your God is One! 37:4
˹He is˺ the Lord of the heavens and the earth and everything in between, and the Lord of all points of sunrise. 37:5
Indeed, We have adorned the lowest heaven with the stars for decoration 37:6
and ˹for˺ protection from every rebellious devil. 37:7
They cannot listen to the highest assembly ˹of angels˺ for they are pelted from every side, 37:8
˹fiercely˺ driven away. And they will suffer an everlasting torment. 37:9
But whoever manages to stealthily eavesdrop is ˹instantly˺ pursued by a piercing flare. 37:10
So ask them ˹O Prophet˺, which is harder to create: them or other marvels of Our creation?1 Indeed, We created them from a sticky clay.2 37:11
In fact, you are astonished ˹by their denial˺, while they ridicule ˹you˺. 37:12
When they are reminded, they are never mindful. 37:13
And whenever they see a sign, they make fun of it, 37:14
saying, “This is nothing but pure magic. 37:15
When we are dead and reduced to dust and bones, will we really be resurrected? 37:16
And our forefathers as well?” 37:17
Say, “Yes! And you will be fully humbled.” 37:18
It will only take one Blast,1 then at once they will see ˹it all˺. 37:19
They will cry, “Oh, woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!” 37:20
˹They will be told,˺ “This is the Day of ˹Final˺ Decision which you used to deny.” 37:21
˹Allah will say to the angels,˺ “Gather ˹all˺ the wrongdoers along with their peers, and whatever they used to worship 37:22
instead of Allah, then lead them ˹all˺ to the path of Hell. 37:23
And detain them, for they must be questioned.” 37:24