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

54. And mention Ismail in the Book; surely he was truthful in (his) promise, and he was an apostle, a prophet.

55. And he enjoined on his family prayer and almsgiving, and was one in whom his Lord was well pleased.

56. And mention Idris in the Book; surely he was a truthful man, a prophet,

57. And We raised him high in Heaven.*

58. These are they on whom Allah bestowed favours, from among the prophets of the seed of Adam, and of those whom We carried with Nuh, and of the seed of Ibrahim and Israel, and of those whom We guided and chose; when the communications of the Beneficent God were recited to them, they fell down making obeisance and weeping.

59. But there came after them an evil generation, who neglected prayers and followed the sensual desires, so they will meet perdition,

60. Except such as repent and believe and do good, these shall enter the garden, and they shall not be dealt with unjustly in any way:

61. The gardens of perpetuity which the Beneficent God has promised to His servants while unseen; surely His promise shall come to pass.

* Like Isa, Allah raised Idris bodily to Heaven and he is still living. One of the miracles of Allah.

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M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir, R. A. Juma, 1615 Pech Rd., Apt. 26C, Houston, Texas 77055. Presented by World Organization for Islamic Services (WOFIS), P.O. Box No. 2245, Tehran, Iran, 1974 Edition, Consulted online at “Quran Archive - Texts and Studies on the Quran” on 25 Apr. 2024: http://quran-archive.org/explorer/m-h-shakir/1974?page=511