আত তাকাসুর (প্রাচুর্য লাভের প্রতিযোগিতা)

1 The mutual rivalry for piling up (the good things of this world) diverts you (from the more serious things),

1 Alhakumu alttakathuru

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Rivalry in worldly increase distracteth you

2 Until ye visit the graves.

2 Hatta zurtumu almaqabira

2 Until ye come to the graves.

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

3 Kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

3 Nay, but ye will come to know!

4 Again, ye soon shall know!

4 Thumma kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

4 Nay, but ye will come to know!

5 Nay, were ye to know with certainty of mind, (ye would beware!)

5 Kalla law taAAlamoona AAilma alyaqeeni

5 Nay, would that ye knew (now) with a sure knowledge!

6 Ye shall certainly see Hell - Fire!

6 Latarawunna aljaheema

6 For ye will behold hell - fire.

7 Again, ye shall see it with certainty of sight!

7 Thumma latarawunnaha AAayna alyaqeeni

7 Aye, ye will behold it with sure vision.

8 Then, shall ye be questioned that Day about the joy (ye indulged in!).

8 Thumma latusalunna yawmaithin AAani alnnaAAeemi

8 Then, on that day, ye will be asked concerning pleasure.