VERILY, those who are conscious of God [shall find themselves in the hereafter] amidst gardens and springs, 45 'Enter you them, in peace and security!' 46 We shall strip away all rancour that is in their breasts; as brothers they shall be upon couches set face to face; 47 No weariness will come upon them, nor will they be sent away from there. 48 ۞ Tell My servants that I am indeed the Oft-forgiving, Most Merciful; 49 And that indeed the punishment of Mine is a painful punishment. 50 Inform them about the matter of Abraham's guests. 51 When they entered upon him, they said, Peace. He said: Surely we are afraid of you. 52 Said they: "Fear not! Behold, we bring thee the glad tiding of [the birth of] a son who will be endowed with deep knowledge." 53 He said, 'What, do you give me good tidings, though old age has smitten me? Of what do you 54 They said: We bring thee good tidings in truth. So be not thou of the despairing. 55 "Who would despair of the mercy of his Lord," he answered, "but those who go astray." 56 Then he asked, "What then is your business, O messengers?" 57 They said, "We have been sent forth to a guilty people." 58 excepting the household of Lot. We shall deliver all of them, 59 “Except his wife – we have decided that she is of those who will stay behind.” 60