Surah 87: The Most High (al-A'la)
al-A'la·19 verses·Edition God
In the name of God, the Gracious, the Merciful.
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Praise the Name of your Lord, the Most High.
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He who creates and regulates.
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He who measures and guides.
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He who produces the pasture.
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And then turns it into light debris.
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We will make you read, so do not forget.
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Except what God wills. He knows what is declared, and what is hidden.
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We will ease you into the Easy Way.
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So remind, if reminding helps.
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The reverent will remember.
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But the wretched will avoid it.
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He who will enter the Gigantic Fire.
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Where he will neither die, nor live.
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Successful is he who purifies himself.
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And mentions the name of his Lord, and prays.
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But you prefer the present life.
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Though the Hereafter is better, and more lasting.
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This is in the former scriptures.
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The Scriptures of Abraham and Moses.
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