˹Earlier˺ we tried to reach heaven ˹for news˺, only to find it filled with stern guards and shooting stars.1
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
And we have sought [to reach] the heaven but found it filled with powerful guards and burning flames.
— Saheeh International
We used to take up positions there for eavesdropping, but whoever dares eavesdrop now will find a flare lying in wait for them.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
And we used to sit therein in positions for hearing,1 but whoever listens now will find a burning flame lying in wait for him.
— Saheeh International
Now, we have no clue whether evil is intended for those on earth, or their Lord intends for them what is right.
— Dr. Mustafa Khattab, the Clear Quran
And we do not know [therefore] whether evil is intended for those on earth or whether their Lord intends for them a right course.
— Saheeh International