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THE QUR'ÂN.
LXXXIII, 2-26.
they measure against others take full measure; but when they measure to them or weigh to them, diminish
Do not these think that they shall be raised again [5] at the mighty day? the day when men shall stand before the Lord of the worlds !)
Nay, verily, the book of the wicked is in Siggin?; and what shall make thee know what Siggin is ? a book inscribed !
[10] Woe on that day for those who say it is a lie!
Who call the judgment day a lie! but none shall call it a lie except every sinful transgressor, who, when our signs are read to him, says, 'Old folks' tales !
Nay, but that which they have gained has settled upon their hearts.
Nay, verily, [15] from their Lord on that day are they veiled; and then, verily, they shall broil in hell; then it shall be said, “This is what ye once did call a lie !''
Nay, verily, the book of the righteous is in 'Illiyûna; and what shall make thee know what 'Illiyûn is ?-[20] a book inscribed ! those nigh to God shall witness it.
Verily, the righteous shall be in pleasure ; upon couches shall they gaze; thou mayest recognise in their faces the brightness of pleasure; [25] they shall be given to drink wine that is sealed, whose seal is musk; for that then let the aspirants aspire !
Siggîn, the prison' of hell, whence the register of the wicked is named.
"Iliyûn means “high places.'
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