Fazlollah Nikayin, The Quran; The First Poetic Translation (2000)
Is from her taken, nor an intercession
Shall be of any use, nor anyone,
Will be assistance given.
124. Behold, after His Lord put Abraham
To test with certain words,1 and he fulfilled them,
He said: "I'm making you for people an Imam"2;
He asked: And what of my descendants?
"My covenant", said He, "does not embrace,
The ones who would transgress."
125. And do remember that We made this House,3
A place of gathering for humankind,
And a safe sanctuary; do take a place,
Of prayer, where Abraham was wont to stand;
Abraham We enjoined with Ishmael,
To cleanse My House for people who go round
It, or retreat there, or in worship kneel.
126. Behold, Abraham prayed: "My Lord,
Make this a safe and peaceful land,
And those among its people who have faith,
In God and the Last Day, provide with
Sustenances of every kind."
He answered: "Even those who have no faith,
I'll feed for a short while, then I shall drive,
Them to the chastisement of Fire:
An evil station at which to arrive!
127. And after Abraham and Ishmael,
Raised the foundations of this House,
1. Commands
2. Leader of mankind.
3. The Ka'ba at Mecca.
