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| 43. And WE bestowed on him, his family and as many more with them, by way of mercy from US, and as a reminder for men of understanding. 44. And WE commanded him: `Take in thy hand a handful of dry twigs and strike therewith, and incline not towards falsehood.' Indeed, WE found him steadfast. An excellent servant was he. Surely, he was constantly turning to God. 45. And remember Our servants Abraham and Isaac and Jacob, men of might and vision. 46. WE chose them for a special purpose - to remind people of the abode of the Hereafter. 47. And truly, they are in Our sight among the elect and the best. 48. And remember Ishmael and Elisha and Dhu'l-Kifl, they were all the best. 49. This is a reminder. And the righteous will, surely, have an excellent resort - 50. Gardens of Eternity, with their gates thrown open to them, 51. Reclining therein on cushions; they will therein call at pleasure for plenteous fruit and drink; 52. And with them will be chaste women with their eyes downcast, companions of equal age. 53. This is what you are promised for the Day of Reckoning. 54. Verily, this is Our provision which will never be exhausted. 55. This is for the believers. But for the rebellious there is an evil place of return - 56. Hell, wherein they will burn. What an evil resting place ! 57. This is what they will have. So let them taste it - a boiling fluid, and an intensely cold and stinking drink. 58. And various kinds of other torments of a similar nature. 59. It will be said to the leaders of disbelief: `This is an army rushing headlong with you. No welcome for them. They shall burn in the Fire. 60. The followers will say, `Nay, it is you. No welcome for you either. It is you who prepared this for us by leading us astray.' What an evil resting place it is ! 61. They will also say, `Our Lord, whosoever prepared this for us, do thou multiply manifold his punishment in the Fire.' |
