The Majestic Quran

measured orbits, and plants and trees bow before Him” (5–6). Everywhere in the universe, there is symmetry and balance. In human society, balance can take the form of just dealings with each other, family relations, business dealings, and transactions where everything must be weighed and measured accurately. The second section presents a frightening and terrifying picture of Judgement Day, and the punishment meted to disbelievers and those who deny the favours of God. The tenor of this passage is harsh and terrifying, reflecting Divine Anger. The image is a contrasting one to the luxuries, cool shade, delightful foods and flowing streams of Paradise. This is followed by another section that describes a further two gardens for ordinary believers. So, ranks will exist among the people of Paradise, as they will among the people of Hell. In the Name of God, the Kind, the Caring. H H 1 The Most Kind 2 taught the beloved Messenger the Majestic Quran. 3 He created human beings 4 and taught them the art of communication. 5 The sun and the moon orbit in set paths, 6 plants and trees bow before Him. 7 He raised the sky and finely balanced everything, 8 so don’t disturb the fine balance. 9 Give due weight and measure, don’t short change one another . H E 10 He created the Earth for living creatures, 11 fruits and date trees with sheathed bunches, 12 husked grains and fragrant flowers. 13 So which favours of your Lord will you deny? 14 He created human beings from oven-baked clay, 15 and created jinn from smokeless flame. 16 So which favours of your Lord will you deny? 17 He is the Lord of two risings and settings . 1 18 So which favours of your Lord will you deny? H