Al Humaza

1 Woe to every (kind of) scandal - monger and - backbiter,

1 In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful. Woe unto every slandering traducer,

2 Who pileth up wealth and layeth it by,

2 Who hath gathered wealth (of this world) and arranged it.

3 Thinking that his wealth would make him last for ever!

3 He thinketh that his wealth will render him immortal.

4 By no means! He will be sure to be thrown into That which Breaks to Pieces,

4 Nay, but verily he will be flung to the Consuming One.

5 And what will explain to thee That which Breaks to Pieces?

5 Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Consuming One is!

6 (It is) the Fire of (the Wrath of) Allah kindled (to a blaze),

6 (It is) the fire of Allah, kindled,

7 The which doth mount (Right) to the Hearts:

7 Which leapeth up over the hearts (of men).

8 It shall be made into a vault over them,

8 Lo! it is closed in on them

9 In columns outstretched.

9 In outstretched columns.