M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

8. Then on that day you shall most certainly be questioned about the boons.

1. I swear by the Asr,*

2. Most surely man is in loss,

3. Except those who believe and do good, and enjoin on each other truth, and enjoin on each other patience.

1. Woe to every slanderer, defamer,

2. Who amasses wealth and considers it a provision (against mishap);

3. He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal.

4. Nay! he shall most certainly be hurled into the crushing disaster,

5. And what will make you realize what the crushing disaster is?

6. It is the fire kindled by Allah,

7. Which rises above hearts.

8. Surely it shall be closed over upon them,

9. In extended columns.