Al-A'raf

A Book sent down so that you may warn with it. Allah created mankind and told the angels to prostrate to Adam; Iblis refused out of pride and swore to lead people astray. Adam and his wife were tempted, ate from the tree, and turned back: “Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves.” Children of Adam: the clothing of righteousness is best; eat and drink, but do not waste. Between Paradise and the Fire is a wall, and on its heights are people who know everyone by their marks. Call on your Lord humbly; His mercy is near to those who do good. Then the messengers: Nuh, Hud to ‘Ad, Salih to Thamud with the she-camel, Lut, and Shu‘ayb to Madyan, who told them to give full measure. Each was rejected and each people was destroyed. Musa came to Pharaoh with clear signs; his staff swallowed the magicians’ tricks, and the magicians believed. Plagues came and Pharaoh’s people drowned. Musa asked to see his Lord, and the mountain crumbled. His people made a calf of gold while he was away. Allah took a testimony from all the children of Adam: “Am I not your Lord?” “Yes.” Take what is given freely, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant. When the Quran is recited, listen to it in silence.