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And We bestowed on him (again) his household and therewith the like thereof, a mercy from Us, and a memorial for men of understanding.

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And (it was said unto him): Take in thine hand a branch and smite therewith, and break not thine oath. Lo! We found him steadfast, how excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (to his Lord).

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And make mention of Our bondmen, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, men of parts and vision.

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Lo! We purified them with a pure thought, remembrance of the Home (of the Hereafter).

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Lo! in Our sight they are verily of the elect, the excellent.

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And make mention of Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu’l-Kifl. All are of the chosen.

[38:49]

This is a reminder. And lo! for those who ward off (evil) is a happy journey’s end,

[38:50]

Gardens of Eden, whereof the gates are opened for them,

[38:51]

Wherein, reclining, they call for plenteous fruit and cool drink (that is) therein.

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And with them are those of modest gaze, companions.

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This it is that ye are promised for the Day of Reckoning.

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Lo! this in truth is Our provision, which will never waste away.

[38:55]

This (is for the righteous). And lo! for the transgressors there with be an evil journey’s end,

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Hell, where they will burn, an evil resting-place.

[38:57]

Here is a boiling and an ice-cold draught, so let them taste it,

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And other (torment) of the kind in pairs (the two extremes)!

[38:59]

Here is an army rushing blindly with you. (Those who are already in the Fire say): No word of welcome for them. Lo! they will roast at the Fire.

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They say: Nay, but you (misleaders), for you there is no word of welcome. Ye prepared this for us (by your misleading). Now hapless is the plight.

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They say: Our Lord! Whoever did prepare this for us, oh, give him double portion of the Fire!