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29. It is He Who hath created for you all things that are on earth; Moreover His design
comprehended the heavens, for He gave order and perfection to the seven firmaments;
and of all things He hath perfect knowledge.
Section 4 (30-39)
30. Wa-ith qala rabbuka lilmala-ikati innee jaAAilun fee al-ardi khaleefatan qaloo
atajAAalu feeha man yufsidu feeha wayasfiku a
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ddimaa wanahnu nusabbihu bihamdika
wanuqaddisu laka qala innee aAAlamu ma la taAAlamoon
a
30. Behold, thy Lord said to the angels: "I will create a vicegerent on earth." They said:
"Wilt Thou place therein one who will make mischief therein and shed blood?--whilst we
do celebrate Thy praises and glorify Thy holy (name)?" He said: "I know what ye know
not."
31. WaAAallama adama al-asmaa kullaha thumma AAaradahum AAala almala-ikati
faqala anbi-oonee bi-asma-i haola-i in kuntum sadiqeen
a
31. And He taught Adam the nature of all things; then He placed them before the angels,
and said: "Tell me the nature of these if ye are right."
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