English Translation Of ''THE HOLY QUR'AN''

CHAPTER 38. SAAD (Saad)

25. So We forgave him that. And for him is nearness to Us, and a good place of return.

26. "O David, We made you a ruler in the land, so judge between the people with justice, not follow desire, lest it diverts you from Allah's path. Those who stray from Allah's path will have a painful punishment, for having ignored the Day of Account."

27. We did not create the heaven and the earth and everything between them in vain. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve—so woe to those who disbelieve because of the Fire.

28. Or are We to treat those who believe and do righteous deeds like those who make trouble on earth? Or are We to treat the pious like the shameless?

29. A blessed Book that We sent down to you, that they may ponder its Verses, and for those with intelligence to take heed.

30. And We granted David, Solomon, an excellent servant. He was penitent.

31. When the beautiful horses were paraded before him in the evening.

32. He said, "I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.

33. Bring them back to me." And he began caressing their legs and necks.

34. We tested Solomon, and placed a body on his throne; then he repented.

35. He said, "My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingdom never to be attained by anyone after me. You are the Giver."

36. So We placed the wind at his service, blowing gently by his command, wherever he directed.

37. And the demons—every builder and diver.

38. And others fettered in chains.

39. "This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account."

40. For him is nearness to Us, and a beautiful resort.

41. And mention Our servant Job, when he called out to his Lord, "Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain."

42. "Stamp with your foot—here is cool water to wash with, and to drink."

43. And We restored his family for him, and their like with them; as a mercy from Us, and a lesson for those who possess insight.

44. "Take with your hand a bundle, and strike with it, and do not break your oath." We found him patient. What an excellent servant! He was obedient.

45. And mention Our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—endowed with ability and vision.

46. We distinguished them with a distinct quality: the remembrance of the Home.

47. To Us they are among the chosen, the outstanding.

48. And mention Ishmael, Elisha, and Ezekiel; all are among the outstanding.

49. This is a reminder. The devout will have a good place of return.

50. The Gardens of Eden, with their doors wide-open for them.