27:5It is they who will receive the grievous punishment—and in the Hereafter they will be the greatest losers.

27:7When Moses said to his family, “I have glimpsed a fire. I will bring you some news from it; or bring you a firebrand, that you may warm yourselves.”

27:10Throw down your staff.” But when he saw it quivering, as though it were a demon, he turned around not looking back. “O Moses, do not fear; the messengers do not fear in My presence.

27:11But whoever has done wrong, and then substituted goodness in place of evil. I am Forgiving and Merciful.

27:12Put your hand inside your pocket, and it will come out white, without blemish—among nine miracles to Pharaoh and his people, for they are immoral people.”

27:13Yet when Our enlightening signs came to them, they said, “This is obvious witchcraft.”

27:14And they rejected them, although their souls were certain of them, out of wickedness and pride. So see how the outcome was for the mischief-makers.

27:17To the service of Solomon were mobilized his troops of sprites, and men, and birds—all held in strict order.

27:18Until, when they came upon the Valley of Ants, an ant said, “O ants! Go into your nests, lest Solomon and his troops crush you without noticing.”

27:19He smiled and laughed at her words, and said, “My Lord, direct me to be thankful for the blessings you have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to do good works that please You. And admit me, by Your grace, into the company of Your virtuous servants.”

27:21I will punish him most severely, or slay him, unless he gives me a valid excuse.”

27:22But he did not stay for long. He said, “I have learnt something you did not know. I have come to you from Sheba, with reliable information.

27:26God—There is no god but He, the Lord of the Sublime Throne.”

27:29She said, “O Counselors, a gracious letter was delivered to me.

27:30It is from Solomon, and it is, ‘In the Name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.

27:31Do not defy me, and come to me submissively.’”

27:32She said, “O counselors, advise me in this matter of mine. I never make a decision unless you are present.”

27:36When he came to Solomon, he said, “Are you supplying me with money? What God has given me is better than what He has given you. It is you who delight in your gift.

27:37Go back to them. We will come upon them with troops they cannot resist; and we will expel them from there, disgraced and humiliated.”

27:38He said, “O notables, which one of you will bring me her throne before they come to me in submission?”

27:40He who had knowledge from the Book said, “I will bring it to you before your glance returns to you.” And when he saw it settled before him, he said, “This is from the grace of my Lord, to test me, whether I am grateful or ungrateful. He who is grateful, his gratitude is to his own credit; but he who is ungrateful—my Lord is Independent and Generous.”

27:45And We sent to Thamood their brother Saleh: “Worship God.” But they became two disputing factions.

27:46He said, “O my people, why are you quick to do evil rather than good? If only you would seek God’s forgiveness, so that you may be shown mercy.”

27:47They said, “We consider you an ill omen, and those with you.” He said, “Your omen is with God. In fact, you are a people being tested.”

27:51So note the outcome of their planning; We destroyed them and their people, altogether.

27:52Here are their homes, in ruins, on account of their iniquities. Surely in this is a sign for people who know.

27:55Do you lust after men instead of women? You are truly ignorant people.”

27:63Or, who guides you through the darkness of land and sea, and who sends the winds as heralds of His mercy? Is there another god with God? Most exalted is God, above what they associate.

27:67Those who disbelieve say, “When we have become dust, and our ancestors, shall we be brought out?

27:72Say, “Perhaps some of what you are impatient for has drawn near.”

27:77And it is guidance and mercy for the believers.

27:85The Word will come down upon them for their wrongdoing, and they will not speak.

27:87On the Day when the Trumpet is blown, everyone in the heavens and the earth will be horrified, except whomever God wills; and everyone will come before Him in humility.

27:88And you see the mountains, and imagine them fixed, yet they pass, as the passing of the clouds—the making of God, who has perfected everything. He is fully Informed of what you do.