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| 52. And WE called him from the right side of the Mount and WE made him draw near to US for special communion. 53. And WE bestowed upon him, out of OUR mercy, his brother Aaron whom WE made a Prophet. 54. And relate the story of Ishmael as mentioned in the Book. He was indeed true to his promises. And he was a Messenger, a Prophet. 55. He used to enjoin Prayer and alms-giving on his people, and he was well pleasing to his Lord. 56. And relate the story of Idris as mentioned in the Book. He was a truthful man and a Prophet. 57. And WE exalted him to a lofty station. 58. These are the people upon whom ALLAH bestowed HIS blessings from among the Prophets of the posterity of Adam, and of the posterity of those whom WE carried in the Ark with Noah, and of the posterity of Abraham and Israel; and they are of those whom WE guided and chose. When the Signs of the Gracious God were recited unto them, they fell down, prostrating themselves before ALLAH and weeping. 59. Then there came after them an evil generation who neglected Prayer, and followed their evil desires. So they will meet destruction. 60. Except those who repent and believe and do good deeds. These will enter Heaven and they will not be wronged in the least - 61. Gardens of Eternity, which the Gracious God has promised to HIS servants while they are yet hidden from their sight. Surely, HIS promise must come to pass. 62. They will not hear therein anything vain but only greetings of peace; they will have their sustenance therein, morning and evening. 63. Such is the Heaven which WE shall give for an inheritance to those of OUR servants who are righteous. 64. And the angels will say to them, `We do not come down save by the command of thy Lord. To HIM belongs all that is before us and all that is behind us and all that is between; and thy Lord is not forgetful;' |
