Al-Mu'minun

Certainly the believers have succeeded: humble in prayer, turning away from idle talk, giving zakah, guarding their chastity, keeping their trusts and promises, and keeping up their prayers. They are the inheritors of Paradise. Man was created from an extract of clay, then a drop, then stage after stage into another creation; he will die, and be raised again. Above are seven heavens; rain brings gardens, the olive tree gives oil, and cattle and ships carry you. Nuh calls his people, and they call him a madman. He builds the ark; when the oven gushes, the flood takes those who did wrong. Another messenger is told, “He eats what you eat,” and “How far, how far is what you are promised!” The Blast seizes them. Nation follows nation, and only their tales remain. Musa and Harun go to Pharaoh, and he is destroyed. Maryam and her son are given shelter on a high ground with a spring. All messengers are one community with one Lord, but people split into sects. The best of people give with fearful hearts and race to good deeds. The deniers are asked in turn who owns the earth, the seven heavens and the Throne, and they answer, “Allah.” There is no other god with Him. Repel evil with what is best. When death comes, one says, “My Lord, send me back,” but behind them is a barrier. The Trumpet is blown, the scales are set, and the heavy are the successful. “How many years did you stay on earth?” “A day or part of a day.” Say: “My Lord, forgive and have mercy, for You are the best of the merciful.”