Sūra CII.: Takathur or Piling Up.

Section 1

1. Alhakumu alttakathuru

1. The mutual rivalry
For piling up (the good things
Of this world) diverts you
(From the more serious things),

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2. Hatta zurtumu almaqabira

2. Until ye visit the graves.

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3. Kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

3. But nay, ye soon shall
Know (the reality).

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4. Thumma kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

4. Again, ye soon shall know!

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5. Kalla law taAAlamoona AAilma alyaqeeni

5. Nay, were ye to know
With certainty of mind,
(Ye would beware!)

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6. Latarawunna aljaheema

6. Ye shall certainly see
Hell-fire!

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7. Thumma latarawunnaha AAayna alyaqeeni

7. Again, ye shall see it
With certainty of sight!

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8. Thumma latus-alunna yawma-ithin AAani alnnaAAeemi

8. Then, shall ye be
Questioned that Day
About the joy
(Ye indulged in!)