Rowwad Translation Center — 309

19:52 We called him from the right side of the Mount Tūr [in Sinai] and We brought him near by conversing with him in private.

19:53 And We granted him, by Our mercy, his brother Aaron, as a prophet.

19:54 And mention in the Book [the story of] Ishmael. He was true to his promise and was a messenger and a prophet.

19:55 He used to command his people to pray and give zakah, and his Lord was well pleased with him.

19:56 And mention in the Book [the story of] Idrīs[1]. He was a man of truth and a prophet.

19:57 And We raised him to a high status[1].

19:58 These are the prophets whom Allah has favored from among the descendants of Adam, and from those whom We carried with Noah [in the Ark], and from the descendants of Abraham and Israel [i.e., Jacob], and from those whom We guided and chose. Whenever the verses of the Most Compassionate were recited to them, they fell down in prostration, weeping.

19:59 But they were succeeded by generations who neglected prayer and pursued their desires; so they will meet their doom[1],

19:60 except those who repent and believe, and do righteous deeds – it is they who will enter Paradise and they will not be wronged in the least.

19:61 Gardens of Eternity which the Most Compassionate has promised His slaves who have not seen them. His promise will surely be fulfilled.

19:62 They will not hear therein any idle talk, except greetings of peace, and they will have their provision morning and evening[1].

19:63 Such is the Paradise which We will give as an inheritance to those of Our slaves who feared Allah.

19:64 [Gabriel said][1], “We do not descend except with the command of your Lord. To Him belongs all that is before us, all that is behind us, and all that is in between. Your Lord is never forgetful.