And those who do not expect to meet Us said, “Why were the angels not sent down to us or we been able to see our Lord?” Indeed they thought too highly of themselves and they turned extremely rebellious.

The day when they will see the angels – that day will not be of any happiness for the guilty – and they will cry, “O God, erect a barrier between us and them!”

And We turned all the deeds they had performed into scattered floating specks of dust.

And for the People of the Garden on that day is a better destination and account, and a better place of afternoon rest.

And the day when the sky will be split asunder with clouds and the angels will be sent down in full.

The true kingship on that day belongs to the Most Gracious; and that is hard for the disbelievers.

And the day when the unjust will gnaw his hands, saying, “Alas, if only I had chosen a way along with the (Noble) Messenger (of Allah)!”

“Woe to me – alas, if only I had not taken that one for a friend.”

“He indeed led me astray from the advice that had come to me”; and Satan deserts man, leaving him unaided.

And the Noble Messenger submitted, “O my Lord – indeed my people took this Qur’an as worthy of being abandoned.”

And this is how We had appointed guilty people as enemies to every Prophet; and Allah is Sufficient, to guide and to aid.

And the disbelievers say, “Why was the Qur’an not sent down to him all at once?” This is how We sent it in stages, in order to strengthen your heart with it and We read it slowly, in stages.

And they will never bring you an example, but We shall bring you a true narration and better than it.

Those who will be dragged on their faces towards hell – theirs is the worst destination and they are the most astray.

And indeed We gave Moosa the Book and appointed with him his brother Haroon as a deputy.

We therefore said, “Go, both of you, to the people who have denied Our signs”; then ruining the people, We destroyed them completely.

And the people of Nooh – when they denied the Noble Messengers, We drowned them and made them a sign for mankind; and We have kept prepared a painful punishment for the unjust.

And the tribes of A’ad and the Thamud, and the people of the Wells, and many a generation between them.

And We illustrated examples to each one of them; and ruining them, annihilated them all.

And indeed they have visited the township upon which had rained a harmful rain; so were they not seeing it? In fact, they never expected to be raised again.

And when they see you (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) they take you but as a mockery, “Is this the one whom Allah sent as a (Noble) Messenger?”

“Possibly he would have misled us away from our Gods had we not been firm upon them”; soon they will know, when they see the punishment, who was astray from the path.

Did you see the one who chose his own desires as his God? So will you accept the responsibility of guarding him?

Or do you think that most of them hear or understand something? They are not but like the cattle – in fact more astray from the path than them!

O dear Prophet, did you not see your Lord, how He spread the shade? And if He willed, He could have made it still; then We made the sun a proof upon it.

We then gradually withdraw it towards Us.

And it is He Who made the night a veil for you, and the sleep a rest, and made the day for getting up.

And it is He Who sent the winds giving glad tidings before His mercy; and We sent down purifying water from the sky.

In order that We may revive a dead city with it, and give it to the many beasts and men that We have created, to drink.

And indeed We kept cycles of water among them that they may remember; so most men did not accept, except to be ungrateful.

If We willed, We could have sent a Herald of Warning to every village.

So do not listen to the disbelievers and, with this Qur’an, fight a great war against them.

And it is He Who caused the two joint seas to flow- one is palatable, very sweet, and the other is salty, very bitter; and kept a veil between them and a preventing barrier.

And it is He Who created man from water, then appointed relatives and in-laws for him; and your Lord is All Able.

And they worship such, other than Allah, which neither benefit nor hurt them; and the disbeliever helps the devil instead of his Lord.

And We have not sent you (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) except as a Herald of glad tidings and warnings.

Proclaim, “I do not ask any fee from you for this, except that whoever wills may take the way to his Lord.”

And trust the Living One Who will never die, and praising Him proclaim His Purity; and He is Sufficient upon the sins of His bondmen, All Aware.

The One Who created the heavens and the earth and all that is between them in six days, then befitting His Majesty, established Himself upon the Throne (of control); the Most Gracious – therefore ask the one who knows, concerning Him!

And when it is said to them, “Prostrate to the Most Gracious” – they say, “And what is the Most Gracious? Shall we prostrate to whatever you command us?” And this command only increases the hatred in them. (Command of Prostration # 7)

Most Auspicious is He Who created lofty towers in the sky and placed a lamp in it, and the luminous moon.

And it is He Who created the alternation of the night and day for one who wishes to remember or intends to give thanks.

And the bondmen of the Most Gracious who walk upon the earth humbly, and when the ignorant address them they answer, “Peace”. (Good –bye)

And who spend the night prostrating and standing, for their Lord.

And who submit, “Our Lord – avert the punishment of hell from us; indeed its punishment is a permanent neck-shackle.”

Indeed it is a most wretched abode.

And those who, when spending, neither exceed the limits nor act miserly, and stay in moderation between the two.

And those who do not worship any other deity along with Allah, and do not unjustly kill any living thing which Allah has forbidden, nor commit adultery; and whoever does this will receive punishment.

The punishment shall be increased for him on the Day of Resurrection, and he will remain in it forever, with humiliation.

Except one who repents and accepts faith and does good deeds – so Allah will turn their evil deeds into virtues; and Allah is Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.

And whoever repents and does good deeds – so he has inclined towards Allah with repentance as was required.

And those who do not give false testimony, and when they pass near some indecency, they pass by it saving their honour.

And those who, when they are reminded of the signs of their Lord, do not fall deaf and blind upon them.

And who submit, “Our Lord, soothe our eyes with our wives and our children, and make us leaders of the pious.”

They will be rewarded the highest position in heaven, the recompense of their patience, and they will be welcomed with honour and greetings of peace.

They shall abide in it forever; what an excellent abode and place of stay.

Say (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) “You have no value before My Lord if you do not worship Him; so you have denied – therefore the punishment that remains, will occur.”

Ta-Seen-Meem. (Alphabets of the Arabic language – Allah, and to whomever he reveals, know their precise meanings.)

These are verses of the clear Book.

Possibly you may risk your life (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him) by grieving, because they did not believe.

If We will, We can send down on them a sign from the sky so that their leaders would remain bowed before it.

And never does a new advice come to them from the Most Gracious, but they turn away from it.

Indeed they have denied, so now soon coming upon them are the tidings of what they used to scoff at.

Have they not seen the earth, that how many honourable pairs We have created in it?

Indeed in this is a sign; and most of them will not accept faith.

And indeed your Lord – indeed only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

And (remember) when your Lord said to Moosa, “Go to the unjust people.”

“The nation of Firaun; will they not fear?”

He said, “My Lord, I fear that they will deny me.”

“I feel hesitant, and my tongue does not speak fast, therefore make Haroon also a Noble Messenger.”

“And they have an accusation against me, so I fear that they may kill me.”

He said, “Not like this (any more); both of you go with Our signs, We are with you, All Hearing.”

“Therefore approach Firaun then proclaim, ‘We both are Noble Messengers of the Lord Of The Creation.’

‘That you let the Descendants of Israel go with us.’”

Said Firaun, “Did we do not raise you amongst us, as a child? And you spent many years of your life among us!”

“And you committed the deed of yours that you committed, and you were ungrateful.”

Said Moosa, “I did that at a time when I was unaware of the consequences.” (In anger – See verse 28:15)

“I therefore went away from you as I feared you – so my Lord commanded me and appointed me as one of the Noble Messengers.”

“And is this some great reward for which you express favour upon me – that you have enslaved the Descendants of Israel?”

Said Firaun, “And what is the Lord Of The Creation?

Said Moosa, “Lord of the heavens and the earth and all that is between them; if you believe.”

Said Firaun to those around him, “Are you not listening with attention?”

Said Moosa, “Your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers preceding you.”

Said Firaun, “This (Noble) Messenger of yours, who has been sent towards you, has no intelligence!”

He said, “The Lord of the East and the West and all that is between them; if you have sense.”

Said Firaun, “If you ascribe any one else as a God other than me, I will surely imprison you.”

Said Moosa, “Even if I bring to you something clear?”

Said Firaun, “Then bring it, if you are of the truthful.”

So Moosa put down his staff and it became a visible serpent.

And he drew forth his hand, thereupon it shone bright before the beholders.

Said Firaun to the court members around him, “He is indeed an expert magician.”

“He wishes to expel you out of your land by his magic; so what is your advice?”

They said, “Stop him and his brother, and send gatherers to the cities.”

“To bring to you every expert great magician.”

So the magicians were gathered at a set time on a day appointed.

And it was said to the people, “Have you (also) gathered?”

The people said, “Perhaps we may follow the magicians if they are victorious.”

So when the magicians came, they said to Firaun, “Will we get some reward if we are victorious?”

He said, “Yes, and you will then become close to me.”

Moosa said to them, “Cast whatever you intend to cast.”

So they threw down their ropes and their staves and exclaimed, “By the honour of Firaun, indeed victory is ours!”

Therefore Moosa put forth his staff – so it immediately began swallowing all their fabrications.

The magicians therefore fell down prostrate.

They said, “We have accepted faith in the Lord Of The Creation.”

“The Lord of Moosa and Haroon.”

Said Firaun, “You accepted faith in him before I permitted you! He is indeed your leader who taught you magic; so now you will come to know; I swear, I will certainly cut off your hands and your feet from alternate sides, and crucify all of you.”

They said, “No harm (in it), we will return to our Lord.”

“We hope that our Lord will forgive us our mistakes, as we are the first to believe.”

And We sent the divine revelation to Moosa that, “Journey along with My bondmen within the night, for you will be pursued.”

So Firaun sent gatherers into the cities.

They announced “These people are a small group.”

“And indeed they have angered all of us.”

“And indeed we are an alert army.”

We therefore got them out from the gardens and water springs.

And from treasures and nice houses.

So it was; and We made the Descendants of Israel its inheritors.

So the Firaun’s people followed them at sunrise.

And when the two groups saw each other, those with Moosa said, “They have caught us.”

Said Moosa, “Never! Indeed my Lord is with me, He will now show me the way.”

So We sent the divine revelation to Moosa that, “Strike the sea with your staff”; thereupon the sea parted; so each part was like a huge mountain.

And We brought the others close to that place.

And We saved Moosa and all those with him.

Then drowned the others.

Indeed in this is surely a sign, and most of them were not Muslims.

And indeed your Lord – only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

And recite to them the news of Ibrahim.

When he said to his father and his people, “What do you worship?”

They said, “We worship idols, and we keep squatting in seclusion before them.”

He said, “Do they hear you when you call?”

“Or do they benefit you or harm you?”

They said, “In fact we found our forefathers doing likewise.”

He said, “Do you see these – (the idols) whom you worship?”

“You and your forefathers preceding you.”

“They are all my enemies, except the Lord Of The Creation.”

“The One Who created me, so He will guide me.”

“And the One Who feeds me and gives me to drink.”

“And when I fall ill, so it is He Who heals me.”

“And He will give me death, then resurrect me.”

“And the One Who, upon Whom I pin my hopes, will forgive me my mistakes on the Day of Judgement.”

“My Lord, bestow me the command and join me with those who deserve your proximity.”

“And give me proper fame among the succeeding generations.”

“And make me among the inheritors of the Gardens of serenity.”

“And forgive my father* – he is indeed astray.” (His paternal uncle)

“And do not disgrace me on the day when everyone will be raised.”

“The day when neither wealth will benefit nor will sons.”

“Except he who presented himself before Allah, with a sound* heart.” (Intact or unblemished.)

And Paradise will be brought close for the pious.

And hell will be revealed for the astray.

And it will be said to them, “Where are those whom you used to worship?”

“Instead of Allah? Will they help you or retaliate?”

So they and all the astray were flung into hell.

And all the armies of Iblis. (Satan)

And they will say, and they will be quarrelling in it:

“By oath of Allah, we were indeed in open error.”

“When we considered you equal to the Lord Of The Creation.”

“And none misled us but the guilty.”

“So now we do not have any intercessors.” (The believers shall have intercessors, the disbelievers none).

“Nor a caring friend.”

“So if only were we to go back, in order to become Muslims!”

Indeed in this is a sign; and most of them were not believers.

And indeed your Lord – only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

The people of Nooh denied the Noble Messengers.

When their fellowman Nooh said to them, “Do you not fear?”

“I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger of Allah to you.”

“Therefore fear Allah, and obey me.”

“And I do not ask from you any fee for it; my reward is only upon the Lord Of The Creation.”

“Therefore fear Allah, and obey me.”

They said, “Shall we believe in you, whereas the abject people are with you?”

He said, “What do I know what their deeds are?”

“Indeed their account is only upon my Lord, if you perceive.”

“And I will not repel the Muslims.”

“I am not but clearly a Herald of Warning.”

They said, “O Nooh, if you do not desist you will surely be stoned.”

He said, “My Lord, my people have denied me.”

“Therefore make a decisive judgement between me and them, and rescue me and the believers along with me.”

So We saved him and those with him in a laden ship.

Then after it, We drowned the rest.

Indeed in this is a sign; and most of them were not believers.

And indeed your Lord, only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

(The tribe of) A’ad denied the Noble Messengers.

When their fellowman Hud said to them, “Do you not fear?”

“I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger of Allah to you.”

“Therefore fear Allah and obey me.”

“And I do not ask from you any fee for it; my reward is only upon the Lord Of The Creation.”

“What! You build a structure on every height, to laugh at the passers-by?”

“And prefer strong palaces, that perhaps you may live for ever?”

“And when you apprehend someone, you seize him mercilessly?”

“Therefore fear Allah, and obey me.”

“Fear Him Who has aided you with the things you know.”

“He aided you with cattle and sons.”

“And with gardens and water-springs.”

“Indeed I fear upon you the punishment of a Great Day.”

They said, “It is the same for us, whether you advise us or not be of the preachers.”

“This is nothing but the tradition of former people.”

“And we will not be punished.”

In response they denied him – We therefore destroyed them; indeed in this is a sign; and most of them were not believers.

And indeed your Lord – only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

The Thamud tribe denied the Noble Messengers.

When their fellowman Saleh said to them, “Do you not fear?”

“I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger of Allah to you.”

“Therefore fear Allah and obey me.”

“And I do not ask from you any fee for it; my reward is only upon the Lord Of The Creation.”

“Will you be left peacefully in these favours over here?”

“In gardens and water springs?”

“And fields and palm-trees, with delicate tendrils?”

“And you carve out dwellings in the mountains, with skill?”

“Therefore fear Allah and obey me.”

“And do not follow those who exceed the limits.”

“Those who spread turmoil in the earth, and do no reform.”

They said, “You are under a magic spell.”

“You are just a human like us; therefore bring some sign if you are truthful.”

He said, “This is the she-camel – one day shall be her turn to drink, and on the other appointed day, shall be your turn.”

“And do not touch her with evil intentions for the punishment of the Great Day will seize you.”

So they hamstrung her, and in the morning could only regret.

The punishment therefore seized them; indeed in this is a sign; and most of them were not believers.

And indeed your Lord – only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

The people of Lut denied the Noble Messengers.

When their fellowman Lut said to them, “Do you not fear?”

“I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger of Allah to you.”

“Therefore fear Allah and obey me.”

“And I do not ask from you any fee for it; my reward is only upon the Lord Of The Creation.”

“What! Among all the creatures, you commit the immoral acts with men?”

“And leave the wives your Lord has created for you? In fact you are people who exceed the limits.”

They said, “O Lut, if you do not desist, you will be expelled.”

He said, “I am disgusted with your works.”

“My Lord, rescue me and my family from their deeds.”

We therefore rescued him and his entire family.

Except one old woman, who stayed behind.

We then destroyed the others.

And We showered a rain upon them; so what a wretched rain for those who were warned!

Indeed in this is a sign; and most of them were not Muslims.

And indeed your Lord – only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

The People of the Woods denied the Noble Messengers.

When Shuaib said to all of them, “Do you not fear?”

“I am indeed a trustworthy Noble Messenger of Allah to you.”

“Therefore fear Allah and obey me.”

“And I do not ask from you any fee for it; my reward is only upon the Lord Of The Creation.”

“Measure in full, and do not be of those who reduce.”

“And weigh with a proper balance.”

“And do not give the people their goods diminished, and do not roam the earth causing turmoil.”

“And fear Him Who created you and the earlier creations.”

They said, “You are under a magic spell.”

“You are just a human like us, and indeed we consider you a liar.”

“Therefore cause a part of the sky to fall upon us, if you are of the truthful.”

He said, “My Lord is Well Aware of what you do.”

In response they denied him – therefore the punishment of the day of the tent* seized them; that was indeed a punishment of a Great Day. (The clouds formed a tent and rained fire upon them).

Indeed in this is a sign; and most of them were not Muslims.

And indeed your Lord – only He is the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

And indeed this Qur’an has been sent down by the Lord Of The Creation.

The Trustworthy Spirit brought it down. (Angel Jibreel – peace be upon him.)

Upon your heart, for you to convey warning.

In plain Arabic language.

And indeed it is mentioned in the earlier Books.

And was this not a sign for them, that the scholars of the Descendants of Israel may recognise this Prophet?

And had We sent it down upon a person other than an Arab,

In order that he read it to them, even then they would not have believed in it.

This is how We have made (the habit of) denying embedded in the hearts of the guilty.

They will not believe in it to the extent that they see the painful punishment.

So it will come upon them suddenly, whilst they will be unaware.

They will therefore say, “Will we get some respite?”

So do they wish to hasten Our punishment?

Therefore observe, that if We give them some comforts for some years, –

And then the promise that is given to them, does come upon them-

So of what benefit will be the comforts that they were using?

And never did We destroy a township which did not have Heralds of warning, –

To advise; and We never oppress.

And this Qur’an was not brought down by the devils.

They are unworthy of it, nor can they do it.

Indeed they have been banished from the place of hearing.

Therefore do not worship another deity along with Allah, for you will be punished.

And O dear Prophet (Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), warn your closest relatives.

And spread your wing of mercy for the believers following you.

So if they do not obey you, then say, “Indeed I am unconcerned with what you do.”

And rely upon (Allah) the Almighty, the Most Merciful.

Who watches you when you stand up.

And watches your movements among those who prostrate in prayer.

Indeed only He is the All Hearing, the All Knowing.

Shall I inform you upon whom do the devils descend?

They descend on every great accuser, extreme sinner. (The magicians)

The devils convey upon them what they heard, but most of them are liars.

And the astray follow the poets.

Did you not see that they keep wandering in every valley?

And they speak what they do not do?

Except those who believed and did good deeds, and profusely remembered Allah, and took revenge after they had been wronged*; and soon the unjust will come to know upon which side they will be overturned**. (* The Muslim poets who praise Allah and the Prophet. ** The disbelievers will be punished.)

Ta-Seen*; these are verses of the Qur’an and the clear Book. (Alphabets of the Arabic language – Allah, and to whomever he reveals, know their precise meanings.)

A guidance and glad tidings for the believers.

Those who keep the prayer established and pay the charity and are certain of the Hereafter.

Those who do not believe in the Hereafter – We have made their deeds seem good to them, so they are astray.

It is they for whom is the worst punishment, and they will be the greatest losers in the Hereafter.

And indeed you (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), are taught the Qur’an from the Wise, the All Knowing.

(Remember) when Moosa said to his wife, “I have sighted a fire; I will soon bring its news to you, or bring for you an ember from it so that you may warm yourselves.”

So when he reached it, it was proclaimed, “Blessed is he who is in the location of the fire (Moosa) and those who are close to it (the angels); and Purity is to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation.”

“O Moosa, I am indeed, in truth, Allah the Almighty, the Wise.”

“And put down your staff”; so when he saw it writhing like a serpent, he turned moving away without looking back; We said, “O Moosa, do not fear; indeed the Noble Messengers do not fear in My presence.”

“Except the one* who does injustice and then after evil changes it for virtue – then indeed I am Oft Forgiving, Most Merciful.” (Other than the Prophets.)

“And put your hand inside your armpit – it will come out shining white, not due to any illness; a sign among the nine signs towards Firaun and his people; they are indeed a lawless nation.”

Then when Our enlightening signs came to them, they said, “This is clear magic.”

And they denied them – whereas in their hearts they were certain of them – due to injustice and pride; therefore see what sort of fate befell the mischievous!

And We indeed bestowed great knowledge to Dawud and Sulaiman; and they both said, “All praise is to Allah, Who bestowed us superiority over many of His believing bondmen.”

And Sulaiman became Dawud’s heir; and he said, “O people, we have indeed been taught the language of birds, and have been given from all things; this surely is a manifest favour.”

And assembled together for Sulaiman were his armies of jinns and men, and of birds – so they had to be restricted.

Until when they came to the valley of the ants, a she ant exclaimed, “O ants, enter your houses – may not Sulaiman and his armies crush you, unknowingly.”

He therefore smiled beamingly at her speech*, and submitted, “My Lord, bestow me guidance so that I thank you for the favour which You bestowed upon me and my parents, and so that I may perform the good deeds which please You, and by Your mercy include me among Your bondmen who are worthy of Your proximity.” (Prophet Sulaiman heard the voice of the she ant from far away.)

And he surveyed the birds – he therefore said, “What is to me that I do not see the Hudhud (hoopoe), or is he really absent?”

“I will indeed punish him severely or slay him, or he must bring to me some clear evidence.”

So Hudhud did not stay absent for long, and presenting himself submitted, “I have witnessed a matter that your majesty has not seen, and I have brought definite information to you from the city of Saba.”

“I have seen a woman who rules over them, and she has been given from all things, and she has a mighty throne.”

“I found her and her nation prostrating before the sun instead of Allah, and Satan has made their deeds seem good to them thereby preventing them from the Straight Path – so they do not attain guidance.”

“Why do they not prostrate to Allah, Who brings forth the things hidden in the heavens and the earth, and knows all what you hide and all what you disclose?”

“Allah – there is no True God except Him, the Owner of the Great Throne.” (Command of Prostration # 8)

Said Sulaiman, “We shall now see whether you spoke the truth or are among the liars.”

“Go with this letter of mine and drop it upon them – then move aside from them and see what they answer in return.”

The woman said, “O chieftains, indeed a noble letter has been dropped upon me.”

“Indeed it is from Sulaiman, and it is (begins) with ‘Allah – beginning with the name of – the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.’”

“That ‘Do not wish eminence above me, and present yourselves humbly to me, with submission.’”

She said, “O chieftains, advise me in this matter of mine; I do not give a final decision until you are present with me.”

They said, “We possess great strength and are great warriors, and the decision is yours, therefore consider what you will command.”

She said, “Indeed the kings, when they enter a township, destroy it and disgrace its honourable people; and this is what they do.”

“And I shall send a present to them, then see what reply the envoys bring.”

So when the envoy came to Sulaiman, he said, “Are you helping me with wealth? What Allah has bestowed upon me is better than what He has given you; rather it is you who are delighted at your gift.”

“Go back to them – so we shall indeed come upon them with an army they cannot fight, and degrading them shall certainly drive them out from that city, so they will be humiliated.”

Said Sulaiman, “O court members, which one of you can bring me her throne before they come humbled in my presence?”

An extremely evil jinn said, “I will bring it in your presence before you disperse the assembly; and I am indeed strong and trustworthy upon it.”

Said one who had knowledge of the Book, “I will bring it in your majesty’s presence before you bat your eyelid”; then when he saw it set in his presence*, Sulaiman said, “This is of the favours of my Lord; so that He may test me whether I give thanks or am ungrateful; and whoever gives thanks only gives thanks for his own good; and whoever is ungrateful – then indeed my Lord is the Independent (Not Needing Anything), the Owner Of All Praise.” (A miracle which occurred through one of Allah’s friends.)

Said Sulaiman, “Disguise her throne in front of her so that we may see whether she finds the way* or becomes of those who remain unknowing.” (*Recognises her throne.)

Then when she came, it was said to her, “Is your throne like this? She said, “As if this is it! And we came to know about this incident beforehand and submit (to you).”

And the thing she used to worship instead of Allah prevented her; she was indeed from the disbelieving people.

It was said to her, “Enter the hall”; and when she saw it she thought it was a pool and bared her shins*; said Sulaiman, “This is only a smooth hall, affixed with glass”; she said, “My Lord, I have indeed wronged myself, and I now submit myself along with Sulaiman to Allah, the Lord Of The Creation.” (* In order to cross it)

And indeed We sent to the Thamud, their fellowman Saleh that, “Worship Allah”, thereupon they became two parties quarrelling.

He said, “O my people, why do you hasten upon the evil before the good? Why do you not seek forgiveness from Allah? Perhaps there may be mercy upon you.”

They said, “We consider you an evil omen, and your companions”; he said, “Your evil omen is with Allah – in fact you people have fallen into trial.”

And there were nine persons in the city who used to cause turmoil in the land and did not wish reform.

Swearing by Allah they said to one another, “We will indeed attack him and his family at night, and then say to his heir, ‘We were not present at the time of slaying of this household, and indeed we are truthful.’”

So they devised a scheme, and We made our secret plan, and they remained neglectful.

Therefore see what was the result of their scheming – We destroyed them and their entire nation.

So these are their houses fallen flat, the recompense of their injustice; indeed in this is a sign for people who know.

And We rescued those who accepted faith and used to fear.

And (remember) Lut when he said to his people, “What! You stoop to the shameful whereas you can see?”

“What! You lustfully go towards men, leaving the women?! In fact, you are an ignorant people.”

Therefore the answer of his people was nothing except that they said, “Expel the family of Lut from your township; these people wish purity!”

We therefore rescued him and his family, except his wife; We had decreed that she is of those who will remain behind.

And We showered a rain upon them; so what a wretched rain for those who were warned!

Say (O dear Prophet Mohammed – peace and blessings be upon him), “All praise is to Allah, and peace upon His chosen bondmen; is Allah better or what you ascribe as His partners?”