M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

and call on Him fearing and hoping; surely the mercy o f Allah is nigh to those who do good (to others).

57. And He it is Who sends forth the winds bearing good news before His mercy, until, when they bring up a laden cloud, We drive it to a dead land, then We send down water on it, then bring forth with it of fruits of all kinds; thus shall We bring forth the dead that you may be mindful.

58. And as for the good land, its vegetation springs forth (abundantly) by the permission of its Lord, and (as for) that which is inferior (its herbage) comes forth but scantily; thus do We repeat the communications for a people who give thanks.

59. Certainly We sent Nuh to his people, so he said: O my people! serve Allah, you have no god other than Him.; surely I fear for you the chastisement of a grievous day.

60. The chiefs of his people said: Most surely we see you in clear error.