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    English - Chapter 91

    Translation by Dr Munir Munshey

    Verse 1

    (I swear) by the sun and its radiant light

    Verse 2

    And the moon that trails (and reflects) its light

    Verse 3

    By the day that reveals (the sun)

    Verse 4

    And the night that veils it

    Verse 5

    (I swear) by the sky, and (by) Him Who made it

    Verse 6

    And (by) the earth, and (by) Him Who spread it

    Verse 7

    By the soul, and by Him Who perfected it

    Verse 8

    Then, inspired in it the (conscience, the sense of) wrong and right

    Verse 9

    Successful is the one, who (nurtured and) purified (his soul)

    Verse 10

    A (dismal) failure is the one who (suppressed and) debased (his soul)

    Verse 11

    The (people of) ´Samood´ denied (the truth) with utter arrogance

    Verse 12

    The meanest among them was dispatched

    Verse 13

    (Against) the messenger of Allah (who) warned them saying, "(Do not attack) this camel of Allah; let it (roam and) drink (freely)

    Verse 14

    But they refused, and slashed its hamstring. Therefore, as a consequence of their sins, their Lord destroyed them completely; He totally demolished their dwellings

    Verse 15

    For He does not fear (any) consequence