Rowwad Translation Center — 378

27:14 They denied them wrongfully and arrogantly, although their hearts were convinced that they were true. See then how was the end of those who spread corruption!

27:15 We gave David and Solomon knowledge, and they said, “All praise be to Allah, Who has favored us[1] over many of His believing slaves.”

27:16 Solomon succeeded David, and said, “O people, we have been taught the speech of birds, and we have been given from all things. This is indeed a clear favor.”

27:17 Solomon’s armies of jinn, men and birds were assembled before him, marching in organized ranks,

27:18 until when they reached a valley of ants, an ant said, “O ants, get into your dwellings, so Solomon and his armies do not crush you unknowingly.”

27:19 So he smiled in amusement at its words and said, “My Lord, inspire me to be grateful for Your favor which You have bestowed upon me and my parents, and to do righteous deeds that please you. And admit me, by Your mercy, among Your righteous slaves.”

27:20 Once he checked the birds, and said, “Why is it that I do not see the hoopoe – or is he among the absent?

27:21 I will surely punish him severely, or slaughter him, unless he brings me a valid reason.”

27:22 It was not long before the hoopoe came and said, “I have learned something that you do not know; I come to you from Sheba with sure news.