Rowwad Translation Center — 521

51:7 By the heaven with its pathways[1],

51:8 Indeed, you [Makkans] have conflicting views[1].

51:9 He who is diverted from it is destined to be diverted.

51:10 Doomed[1] are those who base their beliefs on conjecture.

51:11 those who are steeped in ignorance heedlessly.

51:12 They ask [mockingly], “When is the Day of Judgment?”

51:13 It is the Day when they will be punished by the Fire.

51:14 [It will be said], “Taste your punishment! This is what you were seeking to hasten.”

51:15 Indeed, the righteous will be in gardens and springs,

51:16 receiving what their Lord will give them, for they were indeed doers of good beforehand.

51:17 They used to sleep only a little at night[1],

51:18 and before dawn they would seek forgiveness[1],

51:19 and in their wealth, there was a share for the beggar and the destitute.

51:20 On earth there are signs for those who are certain in faith,

51:21 and also in your own selves. Do you not see?

51:22 And in the heaven is your provision and all that you are promised.

51:23 By the Lord of the heaven and earth, this [resurrection] is certainly as true as the fact that you can speak.

51:24 Has there come to you the story of Abraham’s honored guests[1]?

51:25 When they came to him and said, “Peace.” He said, “Upon you be peace.” [saying to himself] “Unknown people!”

51:26 Then he went quickly to his household, and came with a fat [roasted] calf,

51:27 and placed it before them and said, “Will you not eat?”

51:28 He perceived a fear of them[1]. They said, “Do not be afraid,” and gave him glad tidings of a knowledgeable son.

51:29 His wife cried out loud, and struck her face [in astonishment] and said, “[I am] a barren old woman!”

51:30 They said, “This is what your Lord said. Indeed, He is the All-Wise, the All-Knowing.”