And We created not the heaven and the earth and all that is between them in vain. That is the opinion of those who disbelieve. And woe unto those who disbelieve, from the Fire

Shall We treat those who believe and do good works as those who spread corruption in the earth; or shall We treat the pious as the wicked

(This is) a Scripture that We have revealed unto thee, full of blessing, that they may ponder its revelations, and that men of understanding may reflect

And We bestowed on David, Solomon. How excellent a slave! Lo! he was ever turning in repentance (toward Allah)

When there were shown to him at eventide lightfooted coursers

And he said: Lo! I have preferred the good things (of the world) to the remembrance of my Lord; till they were taken out of sight behind the curtain

(Then he said): Bring them back to me, and fell to slashing (with his sword their) legs and necks

And verily We tried Solomon, and set upon his throne a (mere) body. Then did he repent

He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower

So We made the wind subservient unto him, setting fair by his command whithersoever he intended

And the unruly, every builder and diver (made We subservient)

And others linked together in chains

(Saying): This is Our gift, so bestow thou, or withhold, without reckoning

And lo! he hath favour with Us, and a happy journey's end

And make mention (O Muhammad) of Our bondman Job, when he cried unto his Lord (saying): Lo! the devil doth afflict me with distress and torment

(And it was said unto him): Strike the ground with thy foot. This (spring) is a cool bath and a refreshing drink