38:2Those who disbelieve are steeped in arrogance and defiance.

38:4And they marveled that a warner has come to them from among them. The disbelievers said, “This is a lying magician.”

38:5“Did he turn all the gods into one God? This is something strange.”

38:6The notables among them announced: “Go on, and hold fast to your gods. This is something planned.

38:7We never heard of this in the former faith. This is nothing but a fabrication.

38:8Was the message sent down to him, out of all of us?” In fact, they are doubtful of My warning. In fact, they have not yet tasted My punishment.

38:10Or do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth and what is between them? Then let them ascend the ropes.

38:15These can expect only a single scream, from which there is no recovery.

38:20And We strengthened his kingdom, and gave him wisdom and decisive speech.

38:21Has the story of the two disputants reached you? When they scaled the sanctuary?

38:22When they entered upon David, and he was startled by them. They said, “Do not fear. Two disputants; one of us has wronged the other; so judge between us fairly, and do not be biased, and guide us to the straight way.”

38:23“This brother of mine has ninety nine ewes, and I have one ewe, and he said, ‘Entrust it to me,’ and he pressured me with words.”

38:24He said, “He has done you wrong by asking your ewe in addition to his ewes. Many partners take advantage of one another, except those who believe and do good deeds, but these are so few.” David realized that We were testing him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, and fell down to his knees, and repented.

38:25So We forgave him that. And for him is nearness to Us, and a good place of return.

38:26“O David, We made you a ruler in the land, so judge between the people with justice, and do not follow desire, lest it diverts you from God’s path. Those who stray from God’s path will have a painful punishment, for having ignored the Day of Account.”

38:27We did not create the heaven and the earth and everything between them in vain. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve—so woe to those who disbelieve because of the Fire.

38:32He said, “I have preferred the love of niceties to the remembrance of my Lord—until it disappeared behind the veil.

38:34We tested Solomon, and placed a body on his throne; then he repented.

38:36So We placed the wind at his service, blowing gently by his command, wherever he directed.

38:39“This is Our gift; so give generously, or withhold; without account.”

38:40For him is nearness to Us, and a beautiful resort.

38:41And mention Our servant Job, when he called out to his Lord, “Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain.”

38:42“Stamp with your foot—here is cool water to wash with, and to drink.”

38:43And We restored his family for him, and their like with them; as a mercy from Us, and a lesson for those who possess insight.

38:45And mention Our servants Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob—endowed with ability and vision.

38:46We distinguished them with a distinct quality: the remembrance of the Home.

38:48And mention Ishmael, Elisha, and Ezekiel; all are among the outstanding.

38:49This is a reminder. The devout will have a good place of return.

38:53This is what you are promised for the Day of Account.

38:54Such is Our bounty, inexhaustible.

38:55All This. But the transgressors will have a miserable return.

38:56Hell; in which they will roast; what a miserable abode!

38:57All this. Let them taste it—boiling and bitter cold.

38:59“This is a crowd rushing headlong with you.” There is no welcome for them. They will be scorched by the Fire.

38:60They will say, “But it is you! There is no welcome for you! It is you who brought it upon us! What a miserable end!”

38:61They will say, “Our Lord, whoever brought this upon us, give him double torment in the Fire.”

38:62And they will say, “What is it with us that we do not see men we used to count among the wicked?

38:64This is certainly true—the feuding of the people of the Fire.

38:65Say, “I am only a warner, and there is no god except God—the One, the Conqueror.

38:67Say, “It is a message of great importance.

38:69I have no knowledge of the Highest Assembly as they dispute.

38:70It is only revealed to me that I am a clear warner.”

38:84He said, “The truth is, and I say the truth.

38:86Say, “I ask of you no wage for this, and I am not a pretender.

38:87It is but a reminder to mankind.