(1) (1) Woe to every scorner and mocker
(2) (2) Who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it.[1987]
[1987]- Rather than spending in the way of Allāh.
(3) (3) He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal.
(4) (4) No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher.[1988]
[1988]- i.e., Hellfire, which crushes and destroys all that enters it.
(5) (5) And what can make you know what is the Crusher?
(6) (6) It is the fire of Allāh, [eternally] fueled,
(7) (7) Which mounts directed at the hearts.[1989]
[1989]- Covering them and penetrating them.
(8) (8) Indeed, it [i.e., Hellfire] will be closed down upon them
(9) (9) In extended columns.[1990]
[1990]- Interpreted to be either columns of fire or columns of iron to which are chained the inmates of Hell.