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English - Chapter 91
Translation by Muhammad Sarwar
Verse 1
By the sun and its noon-time brightness
Verse 2
by the moon when it follows the sun
Verse 3
by the day when it brightens the earth
Verse 4
by the night when it covers the earth with darkness
Verse 5
by the heavens and that (Power) which established them
Verse 6
by the earth and that (Power) which spread it out
Verse 7
and by the soul and that (Power) which designed it
Verse 8
and inspired it with knowledge of evil and piety
Verse 9
those who purify their souls will certainly have everlasting happiness
Verse 10
and those who corrupt their souls will certainly be deprived (of happiness)
Verse 11
The people of Thamud rejected (the truth) as a result of their rebelliousness
Verse 12
when the most corrupt of them incited them (to commit evil)
Verse 13
The Messenger of God told them, "This is a she-camel, belonging to God. Do not deprive her of her share of water
Verse 14
However, they rejected him and slew her. So their Lord completely destroyed them and their city for their sins
Verse 15
God is not afraid of the result of what He had decreed