Sura 87: The Most High (Al-A`alaa)
Number of verses: 19
In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
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 worldly 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.
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