Surah 37

Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers - See V.2:112).

Verily, they were two of Our believing slaves.

And verily, Iliyâs (Elias) was one of the Messengers.

When he said to his people: "Will you not fear Allâh?

"Will you call upon Ba‘l (a well known idol of his nation whom they used to worship) and forsake the Best of creators,

"Allâh, your Lord and the Lord of your forefathers?"

But they denied him [Iliyâs (Elias)], so they will certainly be brought forth (to the punishment),

Except the chosen slaves of Allâh.

And We left for him (a goodly remembrance) among the later generations.

"Salâm (peace) be upon Ilyâsîn (Elias)!"

Verily, thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (good-doers, who perform good deeds totally for Allâh’s sake only - See V.2:112).

Verily, he was one of Our believing slaves.

And verily, Lût (Lot) was one of the Messengers.

When We saved him and his family, all,

Except an old woman (his wife) who was among those who remained behind.

Then We destroyed the rest (the town of Sodom at the place of the Dead Sea now in Palestine).

Verily, you pass by them in the morning

And at night; will you not then reflect?

And, verily, Yûnus (Jonah) was one of the Messengers.

When he ran to the laden ship: