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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