draw examples of faith and righteousness through the narratives of earlier prophets. This method of revelation simultaneously thrusts the Quran upward and integrates the religious identity of Islam into a broader existing context. 73 doing of good deeds, establishment of prayer, and giving of zakah In a letter to his companions, Ja'far al-Sadiq describes the importance of obedience to the prophets of Allah and cites the following in support of this: "And We made them Imams guiding by Our command. And We inspired to them the doing of good deeds, establishment of prayer, and giving of zakah; and they were worshippers of Us."(21:73) 92-112 divergent fates of believers and non-believers Work to conclude the sura with another affirmation of revelation, this time through identification of the divergent fates of the believers and non-believers on the Day of Judgment. The chapter ends with a final exaltation of Allah's merciful nature. References External links Quran 21 Clear Quran translation Q21:2, 50+ translations, islamawakened.com Anbiya Abraham in Islam David Solomon Lot (biblical person) Isaac Jacob Noah Job (biblical figure) Gog and Magog John the Baptist