The Sun (Al-Shams)
In the name of God, The Most Gracious, The Dispenser of Grace
CONSIDER the sun and its radiant brightness, 1 and the moon as it reflects the sun! 2 and by the day as it reveals its glory 3 and the night as it veils it darkly! 4 And the heaven and Him Who made it, 5 by the earth and that (Power) which spread it out 6 And the soul and Him Who made it perfect, 7 and inspired it to lewdness and godfearing! 8 He who nourishes it will surely be successful, 9 and failed has he who seduces it. 10 Thamood belied in their pride 11 when that most hapless wretch from among them rushed forward [to commit his evil deed,] 12 Then Allah's Messenger warned them: “Hands off the she-camel and her drink!” 13 However, they rejected him and slew her. So their Lord completely destroyed them and their city for their sins. 14 for none [of them] had any fear of what might befall them. 15