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their doom) they cried out (for deliverance), but the time for deliverance was
already past.
the deniers of the Truth said: “This is a sorcerer,5 and a big liar.
and be steadfast in adhering to your deities.7 What is being said
is with a design.”8
This is nothing but a fabrication.
of all others?” Nay, they are in doubt regarding My Exhortation,0
and are saying all this because they have not yet had any taste of My chastisement.
Bestower?
of all that is in between them? If so, let them ascend the heights of the realm
of causation and see!1
defeat here.2
gave the lie (to the Messengers)3
These were all leagued together.
came upon them.
will be no second Cry.4
the Day of Reckoning.”5
to mind Our servant David,7 who was endowed with great strength8
and who constantly turned (to Allah).
Allah's glory, evening and morning,
celebrating Allah's glory.9
judgement.0
his private chambers by climbing over the wall?1
� they said: “Be not afraid. We are just two litigants: one of us has committed
excess against the other. So judge rightly between us, and be not unjust; and
guide us to the Right Way.
and I have only one ewe.” And yet he said: “Give her into my charge,” and he
got the better of me in argument.4
ewe to his ewes;5 and indeed many who live together commit excesses,
one to the other, except those that believe and act righteously; and they are
but few.” (While so saying) David realized that it is We Who have put him to
test; therefore, he sought the forgiveness of his Lord, and fell down, bowing
and penitently turning (to Him).6
of) nearness awaits him, and an excellent resort.7
Therefore, rule among people with justice and do not follow (your) desire lest
it should lead you astray from Allah's Path. Allah's severe chastisement awaits
those who stray away from Allah's Path, for they had forgotten the Day of Reckoning.8
them in vain. That is the fancy of those who denied the Truth.9
So woe from the Fire to all who deny the Truth.
and those that create mischief on earth? Or treat alike the God-fearing and
the wicked?0
(O Muhammad), that people with understanding may reflect over its verses and
those with understanding derive a lesson.
How excellent a servant (of Ours he was)! Indeed he constantly turned to Us
in devotion.
were brought to him3
of the remembrance of my Lord.” And when the horses disappeared,
to gently stroke their shanks and necks.5
body. Thereupon he penitently turned (to Us).
none other after me will deserve. Surely You are the Bounteous Giver.”6
wherever he directed it,7
divers;
resort.0
“Behold, Satan has afflicted me with much hardship and suffering.”2
to wash with and to drink.”3
as a mercy from Us, and as a reminder to people of understanding,5
with it, and do not break your oath.”6 Indeed We found him steadfast.
How excellent a servant (of Ours) he was. Indeed he constantly turned (to his
Lord).7
endowed with great strength and vision.8
remembrance of the Abode of the Hereafter.9
were of the best.
and drinks,
evil resort awaits them �
themselves: “This is a troop rushing in to you. There is no welcome for them.
They are destined to roast in the Fire.”
It is you who led us to this end. What an evil resort!”
him who has led us to this.”
considered him among the wicked?5
from our sight?”
dispute among themselves.
There is no deity but Allah, the One, the Supreme,
them, the Most Mighty, the Most Forgiving.”
disputing.
a clear warner.”
a human being from clay.0
fall you down, prostrating yourselves to him.”2
before him whom I created of My Two Hands.4 Are you waxing proud,
or fancy yourself to be too exalted?”
him from clay.”
are raised up.”
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all those among them who follow you.”0
the performance of this task;1 nor am I given to affectation.2