(1) By the mount. (2) And [by] a Book inscribed. (3) In parchment spread open. (4) And [by] the frequented House. (5) And [by] the heaven raised high. (6) And [by] the sea filled [with fire]. (7) Indeed, the punishment of your Lord will occur. (8) Of it there is no preventer.

(40) So I swear by the Lord of [all] risings and settings that indeed We are able. (41) To replace them with better than them; and We are not to be outdone.