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The Chapter of the Qurais.

(CVI. Mecca.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

For the uniting of the Qurais; uniting them for the caravan of winter and summer.

So let them serve the Lord of this house who feeds them against hunger and makes them safe against fear^[1].

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The Chapter of ‘ Necessaries.’

(CVII. Place of origin doubtful.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

Hast thou considered him who calls the judgment a lie? He it is who pushes the orphan away ; and urges not (others) to feed the poor.

But woe to those who pray [5] and who are careless in their prayers,

Who pretend and withhold necessaries^[2].

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The Chapter of El Kauthar.

(CVIII. Mecca.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

Verily, we have given thee El Kauᴛʜar^[3];

1. See Introduction, p. xvi. Some connect the first sentence with the last chapter.
2. Or, ‘alms.’ The word might be rendered ‘resources.’
3. The word signifies ‘abundance.’ It is also the name of a river in Paradise.