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1.  *     Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High.
 
2.  *     He creates and shapes.
 
3.  *     He designs and guides.
 
4.  *     He produces the pasture.
 
5.  *     Then turns it into light hay.
 
6.  *     We will recite to you; do not forget.
 
7.  *     Everything is in accordance with GOD's will; He knows what is declared, and what is hidden.
 
8.  *     We will direct you to the easiest path.
 
9.  *     Therefore, you shall remind; perhaps the reminder will benefit.
 
10.  *     The reverent will take heed.
 
11.  *     The wicked will avoid it.
 
12.  *     Consequently, he will suffer the great Hellfire.
 
13.  *     Wherein he never dies, nor stays alive.
 
14.  *     Successful indeed is the one who redeems his soul.
 
15.  *     By remembering the name of his Lord and observing the contact prayers (Salat).
 
16.  *     Indeed, you are preoccupied with this first life.
 
17.  *     Even though the Hereafter is far better and everlasting.
 
18.  *     This is recorded in the earlier teachings.
 
19.  *     The teachings of Abraham and Moses.