Rowwad Translation Center — 259

14:25 yielding its fruit all the times[1], by the permission of its Lord. Allah makes such comparisons for people, so that they may take heed.

14:26 But an evil word[1] is like an evil tree[2], uprooted from the surface of the earth, having no stability.

14:27 Allah keeps those who believe steadfast with the firm Word [of faith] in the life of this world[1] and in the Hereafter. But Allah causes to stray the wrongdoers[2]; Allah does whatever He wills.

14:28 Did you not see those who exchanged Allah’s blessings with disbelief[1], and led their people to the abode of ruin[2]?

14:29 In Hell they will burn; what an evil place to settle in!

14:30 They set up rivals to Allah to mislead people from His way. Say, “Enjoy yourselves for a while! Your destination will be the Fire.”

14:31 Tell My slaves who believe to establish prayer and spend from what We have provided for them, secretly and openly, before there comes a Day when there will be no bargaining or friendship[1].

14:32 It is Allah Who has created the heavens and earth and sent down rain from the sky, producing therewith fruits as provision for you. He has made the ships for your service to sail through the sea by His command and has made for you the rivers.

14:33 He has made the sun and the moon for your service, both constant in their courses, and has made for you the night and the day[1].