Rowwad Translation Center — 379

27:23 I found a woman[1] ruling over them, who has been given of all things, and she has a great throne.

27:24 I found her and her people prostrating before the sun instead of Allah. Satan has made their deeds appealing to them and turned them away from the right way, so they are not guided.

27:25 so that they do not prostrate before Allah Who brings forth what is hidden in the heavens and earth, and Who knows all that you conceal and all that you reveal.

27:26 Allah; none has the right to be worshiped except Him, the Lord of the Mighty Throne.”

27:27 Solomon said, “We will see whether you have told the truth or you are one of the liars.

27:28 Take this letter of mine and deliver it to them, then withdraw and see how they respond.”

27:29 The Queen said, “O chiefs, a noble letter has been delivered to me.

27:30 It is from Solomon, and it reads, ‘In the name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful.

27:31 Do not be arrogant towards me, but come to me in full submission.”

27:32 She said, “O chiefs, advise me in this matter of mine, for I would make no decision without your consent[1].”

27:33 They said, “We are powerful and great fighters, but the decision is yours, so consider what you will command.”

27:34 She said, “When kings enter a town, they ravage it and humiliate its notables; this is what they really do.

27:35 But I will send them a gift, then see with what response the envoys will return[1].”