23. Al-Mu`minun - The Quran

• 1. The believers must (eventually) win through,-

• 2. Those who humble themselves in their prayers;

• 3. Who avoid vain talk;

• 4. Who are active in deeds of charity;

• 5. Who abstain from sex,

• 6. Except with those joined to them in the marriage bond, or (the captives) whom their right hands possess,- for (in their case) they are free from blame,

• 7. But those whose desires exceed those limits are transgressors;-

• 8. Those who faithfully observe their trusts and their covenants;

• 9. And who (strictly) guard their prayers;-