(67:1) Blessed is He in whose hand is dominion, and He is over all things competent - (67:2) [He] who created death and life to test you [as to] which of you is best in deed - and He is the Exalted in Might, the Forgiving - (67:3) [And] who created seven heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So return [your] vision [to the sky]; do you see any breaks? (67:4) Then return [your] vision twice again. [Your] vision will return to you humbled while it is fatigued. (67:5) And We have certainly beautified the nearest heaven with stars and have made [from] them what is thrown at the devils and have prepared for them the punishment of the Blaze. (67:6) And for those who disbelieved in their Lord is the punishment of Hell, and wretched is the destination. (67:7) When they are thrown into it, they hear from it a [dreadful] inhaling while it boils up. (67:8) It almost bursts with rage. Every time a company is thrown into it, its keepers ask them, "Did there not come to you a warner?" (67:9) They will say," Yes, a warner had come to us, but we denied and said, `Allah has not sent down anything. You are not but in great error.`" (67:10) And they will say, "If only we had been listening or reasoning, we would not be among the companions of the Blaze." (67:11) And they will admit their sin, so [it is] alienation for the companions of the Blaze. (67:12) Indeed, those who fear their Lord unseen will have forgiveness and great reward. (67:13) And conceal your speech or publicize it; indeed, He is Knowing of that within the breasts. (67:14) Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Acquainted? (67:15) It is He who made the earth tame for you - so walk among its slopes and eat of His provision - and to Him is the resurrection. (67:16) Do you feel secure that He who [holds authority] in the heaven would not cause the earth to swallow you and suddenly it would sway? (67:17) Or do you feel secure that He who [holds authority] in the heaven would not send against you a storm of stones? Then you would know how [severe] was My warning. (67:18) And already had those before them denied, and how [terrible] was My reproach. (67:19) Do they not see the birds above them with wings outspread and [sometimes] folded in? None holds them [aloft] except the Most Merciful. Indeed He is, of all things, Seeing. (67:20) Or who is it that could be an army for you to aid you other than the Most Merciful? The disbelievers are not but in delusion. (67:21) Or who is it that could provide for you if He withheld His provision? But they have persisted in insolence and aversion. (67:22) Then is one who walks fallen on his face better guided or one who walks erect on a straight path? (67:23) Say, "It is He who has produced you and made for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful." (67:24) Say, "It is He who has multiplied you throughout the earth, and to Him you will be gathered."
