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23. Like unto hidden pearls,

24. Reward for what they used do.

25. There hear they no vain speaking nor recrimination

26. (Naught) but the saying: Peace, (and again) Peace.

27. And those on the right hand; what of those on the right hand?

28. Among thornless lote tree

29. And clustered plantains,

30. And spreading shade,

31. And water gushing,

32. And fruit in plenary

33. Neither out of reach nor yet forbidden,

34. And raised couches,

35. Lo! We have created them a (new) creation

36. And made them virgins

37. Lovers, friends,

38. For those on the right hand;

39. A multitude of those of old

40. And a multitude of those of later time.

41. And those on the left hand: What of those on the left hand?

42. In scorching wind and scalding water

43. And shadow of black smoke,

44. Neither cool nor refreshing.

45. Lo! heretofore they were effete with luxury

46. And used to persist in the awful sin.

47. And they used to say: When we are dead and have come dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again,

48. And also our forefathers?

49. Say (unto them, O Muhammad): Lo! those of old and those of later time

50. Will all be brought together to the tryst of an appointed day.

51. Then lo! ye, the erring, the deniers,

52. Ye verily will eat of a tree called Zaqqum

53. And will fill your bellies therewith;

54. And thereon ye will drink of boiling water,

55. Drinking even as the camel drinketh.

56. This will be their welcome on the Day of Judgment

57. We created you. Will ye then admit the truth?

58. Have ye seen that which ye emit?

59. Do ye create it or are We the creator?

60. We mete out death among you, and We are not to be outrun,

61. That We may transfigure you and make you what ye know not.

62. And verily ye know the first creation. Why, then, do ye not reflect?

63. Have ye seen that which ye cultivate?

64. Is it ye who foster it, or are We the Fosterer?

65. If We willed, We verily could make it chaff, then would ye cease not to exclaim:

66. Lo! we are laden with debt!

67. Nay, but we are deprived!

68. Have ye observed the water which ye drink?

69. Is it ye who shed it from the rain cloud, or are We the shedder?

70. If We willed We verily could make it bitter. why, then, give ye not thanks?

71. Have ye observed the fire which ye strike out;

72. Was it ye who made the tree thereof to grow, or were We the grower?

73. We, even We, appointed it a memorial and a comfort for the dwellers in the wilderness.