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1.  *     By the sun and its brightness.
 
2.  *     The moon that follows it.
 
3.  *     The day that reveals.
 
4.  *     The night that covers.
 
5.  *     The sky and Him who built it.
 
6.  *     The earth and Him who sustains it.
 
7.  *     The soul and Him who created it.
 
8.  *     Then showed it what is evil and what is good.
 
9.  *     Successful is one who redeems it.
 
10.  *     Failing is one who neglects it.
 
11.  *     Thamoud's disbelief caused them to transgress.
 
12.  *     They followed the worst among them.
 
13.  *     GOD's messenger said to them, "This is GOD's camel; let her drink."
 
14.  *     They disbelieved him and slaughtered her. Their Lord then requited them for their sin and annihilated them.
 
15.  *     Yet, those who came after them remain heedless.