Rowwad Translation Center — 455

38:27 We have not created the heavens and earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the assumption of those who disbelieve. So woe to the disbelievers from the Fire!

38:28 Should We make those who believe and do righteous deeds equal to those who spread corruption on earth? Or should We make the righteous equal to the wicked?

38:29 This is a blessed Book that We have sent down to you [O Prophet] so that they may reflect upon its verses, and so that people of understanding may take heed.

38:30 And to David We gave Solomon, an excellent and faithful slave who constantly turned [to Us].

38:31 One evening, well-trained and swift horses of noble breed were presented before him.

38:32 He then said, “I gave preference to the love of fine things over the remembrance of my Lord,” until the sun went out of sight.

38:33 [He ordered], “Bring them back to me,” and he began striking [their] shanks and necks[1].

38:34 Indeed, We tested Solomon and cast upon his throne a body, then he turned [to Allah][1].

38:35 He said, “My Lord, forgive me and grant me a kingdom, the like of which will never be granted to anyone after me. You are indeed the Bestower.”

38:36 So We subjected to him the wind blowing gently by his command to wherever he wished,

38:37 And [We subjected to him] the devils, all kinds of builders and divers[1],

38:38 and others bound in chains.

38:39 [We said], “This is Our gift, so give freely or withhold, without account[1].”

38:40 And he certainly has a status of nearness to Us and a good place of return.

38:41 And remember Our slave Job, when he cried out to his Lord, “Indeed, Satan has afflicted me with hardship and pain.”

38:42 [Allah said], “Stamp [the ground] with your foot: here is a cool spring for bathing and drinking.”