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.”

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

27:15And We gave David and Solomon knowledge. They said, “Praise God, who has favored us over many of His believing servants.”

27:16And Solomon succeeded David. He said, “O people, we were taught the language of birds, and we were given from everything. This is indeed a real blessing.”

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.”

27:20Then he inspected the birds, and said, “Why do I not see the hoopoe? Or is he among the absentees?

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.

27:27He said, “We will see, whether you have spoken the truth, or whether you are a liar.

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

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

27:33They said, “We are a people of might and great courage, but the decision is yours, so consider what you wish to command.”

27:34She said, “When kings enter a city, they devastate it, and subjugate its dignified people. Thus they always do.

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.

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

27:39An imp of the sprites said, “I will bring it to you before you rise from your seat. I am strong and reliable enough to do it.”

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.”

27:41He said, “Disguise her throne for her, and we shall see whether she will be guided, or remains one of the misguided.”

27:42When she arrived, it was said, “Is your throne like this?” She said, “As if this is it.” “We were given knowledge before her, and we were submissive.”

27:44It was said to her, “Go inside the palace.” And when she saw it, she thought it was a deep pond, and she bared her legs. He said, “It is a palace paved with glass.” She said, “My Lord, I have done wrong to myself, and I have submitted with Solomon, to God, Lord of the Worlds.”

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.”

27:49They said, “Swear by God to one another that we will attack him and his family by night, and then tell his guardian, 'We did not witness the murder of his family, and we are being truthful.'“

27:54And Lot, when he said to his people, “Do you commit lewdness with open eyes?