Selections from Holy Qur’an: Surahs 32 and 34, Part 2 of 2

“In the name of Allah, the Gracious, the Merciful. We bestowed upon David favor from Us: ‘O mountains, and birds: echo with him.’ And We softened iron for him. ‘Make coats of armor, and measure the links well; and work righteousness. I am Observant of everything you do.’”

“In Sheba’s homeland there used to be a wonder: two gardens, on the right, and on the left. ‘Eat of your Lord’s provision and give thanks to Him.’ A good land, and a forgiving Lord. But they turned away, so We unleashed against them the flood of the dam; and We substituted their two gardens with two gardens of bitter fruits, thorny shrubs, and meager harvest. We thus penalized them for their ingratitude. Would We penalize any but the ungrateful?”

“Intercession with Him is of no value, except for someone He has permitted. Until, when fear has subsided from their hearts, they will say, ‘What did your Lord say?’ They will say, ‘The Truth, and He is the High, the Great.’”

“Say, ‘Our Lord will bring us together; then He will judge between us equitably. He is the All-Knowing Judge.’”

“We sent You (Prophet Muhammad, Peace Be Upon Him) only universally to all people, a herald and warner, but most people do not know.”

“It is neither your wealth nor your children that bring you closer to Us, but it is he who believes and does good deeds. These will have a double reward for what they did; and they will reside in the Chambers, in peace and security.”

“Say, ‘My Lord extends the provision to whomever He wills of His servants, or withholds it. Anything you spend, He will replace it. He is the Best of providers.’”

“Say, ‘I offer you a single advice: devote yourselves to Allah, in pairs, or individually; and reflect. There is no madness in your friend. He is just a warner to you, before the advent of a severe punishment.’”

“Say, ‘The Truth has come; while falsehood can neither originate, nor regenerate.’”