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

who disbelieve on account of the fire.

28. Shall We treat those who believe and do good like the mischief-makers in the earth? Or shall We make those who guard (against evil) like the wicked?

29. (It is) a Book We have revealed to you abounding in good, that they may ponder over its verses, and that those endowed with understanding may be mindful.

30. And We gave to Dawood Sulaiman; most excellent the servant! Surely he was frequent in returning (to Allah).

31. When there were brought to him in the evening (horses) still when standing, swift when runing —

32. Then he said: Surely I preferred the good things to the remembrance of my Lord — until the sun set and time for Asr prayer was over, (he said):

33. Bring them back to me; so he began to slash (their) legs and necks.

34. And certainly We tried Sulaiman, and We put on his throne a (mere) body, so he turned (to Allah).

35. He said: My Lord! do Thou forgive me and grant me a kingdom which is not fit for (being inherited by) any one after me; surely Thou art the great Giver.

36. Then We made the wind subservient to him; it made his