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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 Siggîn1; 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 !'j
Nay, verily, the book of the righteous is in 'Illiyûn; 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.
'Illiyûn means 'high places.'
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