For the like of this let all strive, who wish to strive.

Is that the better entertainment or the Tree of Zaqqum?

For We have truly made it (as) a trial for the wrong-doers.

For it is a tree that springs out of the bottom of Hell-Fire:

The shoots of its fruit-stalks are like the heads of devils:

Truly they will eat thereof and fill their bellies therewith.

Then on top of that they will be given a mixture made of boiling water.

Then shall their return be to the (Blazing) Fire.

Truly they found their fathers on the wrong Path;

So they (too) were rushed down on their footsteps!

And truly before them, many of the ancients went astray;-

But We sent aforetime, among them, (messengers) to admonish them;-

Then see what was the end of those who were admonished (but heeded not),-

Except the sincere (and devoted) Servants of Allah.

(In the days of old), Noah cried to Us, and We are the best to hear prayer.

And We delivered him and his people from the Great Calamity,

And made his progeny to endure (on this earth);

And We left (this blessing) for him among generations to come in later times:

"Peace and salutation to Noah among the nations!"

Thus indeed do we reward those who do right.

For he was one of our believing Servants.

Then the rest we overwhelmed in the Flood.

Verily among those who followed his Way was Abraham.

Behold! he approached his Lord with a sound heart.

Behold! he said to his father and to his people, "What is that which ye worship?

"Is it a falsehood- gods other than Allah- that ye desire?

"Then what is your idea about the Lord of the worlds?"

Then did he cast a glance at the Stars.

And he said, "I am indeed sick (at heart)!"

So they turned away from him, and departed.