The Majestic Quran

humanity of the purpose of their creation: “I created jinn and human beings only to worship Me” (56). In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. T 1 By the gale-force winds that scatter dust; 2 by the winds that carry heavily- laden clouds; 3 by the winds that sail ships with ease; 4 by the winds that distribute rain as commanded; 5 no doubt, what you have been promised is true; 6 the Day of Judgement will certainly come. 7 By the sky with its paths . 4 F Q 8 You have different views about this Quran . 9 Those who turn away from the Quran are deceived. 10 The liars are ruined, 11 who are numb and unaware of reality . 12 They ask, “When will the Judgement Day come?” 13 That Day they shall be punished with Fire. 14 “Taste your punishment; this is what you were so impatient for.” F Q 15 The mindful will be in Gardens with flowing fountains; 16 they will take what their Lord gives them. In the world, they were gracious; 17 they slept little at night, 18 and at dawn sought God’s forgiveness. 19 They set aside a share in their wealth for beggars, and the needy. 20 And for those who believe firmly there are signs in the Earth 21 and in themselves. Don’t you see? 22 And in the sky is your promised sustenance. 23 By the Lord of the Heavens and the Earth, this is as true as what you speak. A 24 Did you hear the story of Abraham’s honourable guests? 25 They came and said, “Peace;” he replied, “Peace.” He thought, “these are strangers.” 26 He quietly slipped away to his family and brought a roasted fat calf 27 which he placed before them, and said, “Won’t you eat?” 28 He felt afraid of them, and they replied, “Don’t be afraid.” They gave him good news of a knowledgeable son. 29 His wife stepped forward and struck her face at this news, she was amazed and said, “ Who me? A barren old woman!” 30