Al Humaza

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

1 Woe to every scorner and mocker

2 Who pileth up wealth and layeth it by,

2 Who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it.

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

3 He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal.

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

4 No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher.

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

5 And what can make you know what is the Crusher?

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

6 It is the fire of Allah, [eternally] fueled,

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

7 Which mounts directed at the hearts.

8 It shall be made into a vault over them,

8 Indeed, Hellfire will be closed down upon them

9 In columns outstretched.

9 In extended columns.