The refrain that echoes 31 times — a tour of the favours (aalaa) Allah recounts.
Surah 55 • 78 verses • Medinan
"So which of the favours of your Lord will you deny?"
He taught the Quran, created man, taught him eloquence.
The sun and the moon move by precise calculation.
The stars and trees prostrate to Him.
He raised the heaven and established the balance — so weigh with justice.
Fruits, palms, grain and fragrant herbs — laid out for all beings.
Man from clay, jinn from smokeless fire.
Two seas meeting with a barrier; pearls and coral emerge.
The ships sailing the sea like mountains are His.
For those who fear standing before their Lord — two gardens with flowing springs, fruits and companions.
Dark green gardens, gushing springs, fruits, dates and pomegranates, and pure companions.