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Rowwad Translation Center — 260

14:34 And He gave you of all that you have asked for[1]. If you try to count the blessings of Allah, you cannot count them[2]. Indeed, mankind is truly unjust and ungrateful.

14:35 And [remember] when Abraham said, “My Lord, make this city [of Makkah] secure and save me and my children from worshiping idols.

14:36 My Lord, they[1] have led many people astray. So whoever follows me, he belongs to me; and whoever disobeys me, then You are All-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

14:37 Our Lord, I have settled some of my offspring in a barren valley near Your Sacred House, our Lord, so that they may establish prayer[1]. So make the people’s hearts incline towards them, and provide for them fruits, so that they may be grateful.

14:38 Our Lord, You know what we conceal and what we reveal. Nothing is hidden from Allah on earth or in heaven.

14:39 All praise be to Allah Who has granted me in old age Ishmael and Isaac[1]. Indeed, my Lord is the All-Hearing of prayers.

14:40 My Lord, make me steadfast in prayer and [likewise] some my offspring. Our Lord, accept my supplication.

14:41 Our Lord, forgive me, my parents, and the believers on the Day when the reckoning will take place.”

14:42 Never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do[1]; He only delays them for a Day when eyes will stare [in horror][2] –