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Sūra CVI.: Quraish or The Quraish, (Custodians of the Ka’ba). Index
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Sūra CVI.: Quraish or The Quraish, (Custodians of the Ka’ba).

Section 1

1. Li-eelafi qurayshin

1. For the covenants
(Of security and safeguard
Enjoyed) by the Quraish,

2. Eelafihim rihlata alshshita-i waalssayfi

2. Their covenants (covering) journeys
By winter and summer,—

3. FalyaAAbudoo rabba hatha albayti

3. Let them adore the Lord
Of this House

4. Allathee atAAamahum min jooAAin waamanahum min khawfin  

4. Who provides them
With food against hunger,
And with security
Against fear (of danger).