| 1 | O you who believe! Let it be said: Al-Maa; |
| 2 | The Water, the source of Life; |
| 3 | And the nineteenth name of Allah, the Infinite, the Unique, the All Knowing. |
| 4 | Like the cool waters of a stream that quenches our thirst and cleanses our body; |
| 5 | The waters that bring life to the fields, |
| 6 | And the rains that transform the desert; |
| 7 | So then the wisdoms and teachings of Allah transform even the most barren heart. |
| 8 | The waters of forgiveness and compassion of Allah may heal and renew the life of a transgressor. |
| 9 | Within the desert and the drought, water is life. |
| 10 | Treat each drop with respect. |
| 11 | Replace your straw and mud roofs with tiles of clay, |
| 12 | So positioned that upon rain the water collects at points and channels. |
| 13 | Keep your roof and channels clean, |
| 14 | So that the water runs to store. |
| 15 | And then store such water in clay urns below the earth, away from the sun. |
| 16 | Thus, any village or city may collect great amounts of water. |
| 17 | When a village or city be near a river, |
| 18 | Do not permit people to bathe or clean clothes at the same place. |
| 19 | At the place upon the river for cleaning clothes, |
| 20 | Do not let people dispose of waste or clean themselves. |
| 21 | At the place upon the river for cleaning and washing, |
| 22 | Do not dispose of waste. |
| 23 | Thus, the river will clean and refresh the water, |
| 24 | And no illness to the people shall come. |
| 25 | At a Wadi, do not permit the animals to drink directly, |
| 26 | But cut them channels so that water can be taken to them; |
| 27 | At a Wadi, do not permit cleaning and waste to be thrown into the water, |
| 28 | But make a separate place of stone to clean clothes and a separate place to clean. |
| 29 | Thus, the Wadi will produce clean water and not be disturbed or bring sickness. |
| 30 | Upon a well, line the walls with stone and make them sealed, |
| 31 | So that it remains firm. |
| 32 | Seal the well firmly and use the Greek pump to bring water to the surface, |
| 33 | So that no animal or illness may poison the well. |
| 34 | Thus a village may protect its well and water. |
| 35 | In the fields, seal and cover the channels, |
| 36 | So that no water is wasted. |
| 37 | Release the water into the fields at night, |
| 38 | When the air is coolest and never during the day. |
| 39 | Thus in respecting water, we respect the gifts of Allah. |
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Sufa 21 - The Water (Al-Maa)