CHAPTER 23. THE BELIEVERS (al-Mu'minun)

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 In  the  name  of  Allah,  the  Gracious,  the  Merciful 

1. Successful are the believers.

2. Those who are humble in their prayers.

3. Those who avoid nonsense.

4. Those who work for charity.

5. Those who safeguard their chastity.

6. Except from their spouses, or their dependents—for then they are free from blame.

7. But whoever seeks anything beyond that—these are the transgressors.

8. Those who are faithful to their trusts and pledges.

9. Those who safeguard their prayers.

10. These are the inheritors.

11. Who will inherit Paradise, wherein they will dwell forever.

12. We created man from an extract of clay.

13. Then We made him a seed, in a secure repository.

14. Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is Allah, the Best of Creators.

15. Then, after that, you will die.

16. Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be resurrected.

17. We created above you seven pathways, and We are never heedless of the creation.

18. And We sent down water from the sky in proper quantity, and settled it in the ground, and We are Able to take it away.

19. With it We produce for you gardens of palms and vines, yielding abundant fruit for you to eat.

20. And a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, producing oil, and seasoning for those who eat.

21. And there is a lesson for you in livestock: We give you to drink from what is in their bellies, and you have many benefits in them, and from them you eat.

22. And on them, and on the ships, you are transported.

23. We sent Noah to his people. He said, "O my people, worship Allah, you have no deity other than Him. Will you not take heed?"

24. But the notables of his people, who disbelieved, said, "This is nothing but a human like you, who wants to gain superiority over you. Had Allah willed, He would have sent down angels. We never heard of this from our forefathers of old.

25. He is nothing but a man possessed. Just ignore him for a while."

26. He said, "My Lord, help me, for they have rejected me."

27. So We inspired him: "Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned."

28. Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, "Praise be to Allah, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people."

29. And say, "My Lord, land me with a blessed landing, as you are the best of transporters."

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