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014.023 But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted to gardens beneath which rivers flow,- to dwell
therein for aye with the leave of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be: "Peace!"
014.024 Seest thou not how God sets forth a parable? - A goodly word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed,
and its branches (reach) to the heavens,- of its Lord. So God sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive
admonition.
014.025 It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So God sets forth parables for men, in order that
they may receive admonition.
014.026 And the parable of an evil Word is that of an evil tree: It is torn up by the root from the surface of the earth:
it has no stability.
014.027 God will establish in strength those who believe, with the word that stands firm, in this world and in the
Hereafter; but God will leave, to stray, those who do wrong: God doeth what He willeth.
014.028 Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have changed the favour of God. Into blasphemy and caused their
people to descend to the House of Perdition?-
014.029 Into Hell? They will burn therein,- an evil place to stay in!
014.030 And they set up (idols) as equal to God, to mislead (men) from the Path! Say: "Enjoy (your brief power)! But
verily ye are making straightway for Hell!"
014.031 Speak to my servants who have believed, that they may establish regular prayers, and spend (in charity) out
of the sustenance we have given them, secretly and openly, before the coming of a Day in which there will be neither
mutual bargaining nor befriending.
014.032 It is God Who hath created the heavens and the earth and sendeth down rain from the skies, and with it bringeth
out fruits wherewith to feed you; it is He Who hath made the ships subject to you, that they may sail through the sea
by His command; and the rivers (also) hath He made subject to you.
014.033 And He hath made subject to you the sun and the moon, both diligently pursuing their courses; and the night
and the day hath he (also) made subject to you.
014.034 And He giveth you of all that ye ask for. But if ye count the favours of God, never will ye be able to number
them. Verily, man is given up to injustice and ingratitude.
014.035 Remember Abraham said: "O my Lord! make this city one of peace and security: and preserve me and my sons
from worshipping idols.
014.036 "O my Lord! they have indeed led astray many among mankind; He then who follows my (ways) is of me, and
he that disobeys me,- but Thou art indeed Oft- forgiving, Most Merciful.
014.037 "O our Lord! I have made some of my offspring to dwell in a valley without cultivation, by Thy Sacred House;
in order, O our Lord, that they may establish regular Prayer: so fill the hearts of some among men with love towards
them, and feed them with fruits: so that they may give thanks.
014.038 "O our Lord! truly Thou dost know what we conceal and what we reveal: for nothing whatever is hidden from
God, whether on earth or in heaven.
014.039 "Praise be to God, Who hath granted unto me in old age Isma'il and Isaac: for truly my Lord is He, the Hearer
of Prayer!
014.040 O my Lord! make me one who establishes regular Prayer, and also (raise such) among my offspring O our
Lord! and accept Thou my Prayer.
014.041 "O our Lord! cover (us) with Thy Forgiveness - me, my parents, and (all) Believers, on the Day that the
Reckoning will be established!
014.042 Think not that God doth not heed the deeds of those who do wrong. He but giveth them respite against a Day
when the eyes will fixedly stare in horror,-
014.043 They running forward with necks outstretched, their heads uplifted, their gaze returning not towards them, and
their hearts a (gaping) void!
014.044 So warn mankind of the Day when the Wrath will reach them: then will the wrong-doers say: "Our Lord!
respite us (if only) for a short term: we will answer Thy call, and follow the apostles!" "What! were ye not wont to
swear aforetime that ye should suffer no decline?
014.045 "And ye dwelt in the dwellings of men who wronged their own souls; ye were clearly shown how We dealt with