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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
- O David! We did indeed make thee a vicegerent on earth: so judge thou between men in truth (and justice): nor follow thou the lusts (of thy heart) for they will mislead thee from the Path of Allah: for those who wander astray from the Path of Allah is a Penalty Grievous for that they forget the Day of Account.
- Not without purpose did We create heaven and earth and all between! That were the thought of Unbelievers! But woe to the Unbelievers because of the Fire (of Hell)!
- Shall We treat those who believe and work deeds of righteousness the same as those who do mischief on earth? Shall We treat those who guard against evil the same as those who turn aside from the right?
- (Here is) a Book which We have sent down unto thee full of blessings that they may meditate on its Signs and that men of understanding may receive admonition.
- To David We gave Solomon (for a son) how excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!
- Behold there were brought before him at eventide coursers of the highest breeding; and swift of foot;
- And he said "Truly do I love the love of Good with a view to the glory of my Lord" until (the sun) was hidden in the veil (of Night):
- "Bring them back to me." Then began he to pass his hand over (their) legs and their necks.
- And We did try Solomon: We placed on his throne a body (without life): but he did turn (to Us in true devotion):
- He said "O my Lord! Forgive me and grant me a Kingdom which (it may be) suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure)."
- Then We subjected the Wind to his power to flow gently to his order whithersoever he willed
- As also the evil ones (including) every kind of builder and diver
- As also others bound together in fetters.
- "Such are Our Bounties: whether thou bestow them (on others) or withhold them no account will be asked."
- And he enjoyed indeed a Near Approach to Us and a beautiful Place of (final) Return.
- Commemorate Our servant Job behold he cried to his Lord: "The Evil One has afflicted me with distress and suffering"!
- (The command was given:) "Strike with thy foot: here is (water) wherein to wash cool and refreshing and (water) to drink."
- And We gave him (back) his people and doubled their number as a Grace from Ourselves and a thing for commemoration for all who have Understanding.
- "And take in thy hand a little grass and strike therewith: and break not (thy oath)." Truly We found him full of patience and constancy: how excellent in Our service! Ever did he turn (to Us)!
- And commemorate Our servants Abraham Isaac and Jacob possessors of Power and Vision.
- Verily We did chose them for a special (purpose) proclaiming the Message of the Hereafter.
- They were in Our sight truly of the company of the Elect and the Good.
- And commemorate Ismail Elisha and Zul-Kifl: each of them was of the company of the Good.
- This is a message (of admonition): and verily for the Righteous is a beautiful place of (final) Return)
- Gardens of Eternity whose doors will (ever) be open to them;
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