batch.motif.islamic-koran-rodwell-gutenberg-l5403-l5596
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record_id: batch.motif.islamic-koran-rodwell-gutenberg-l5403-l5596
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
passage_locator:
label: PUBLIC SERVICES, / AND EMINENT LITERARY ATTAINMENTS, / THE TRANSLATOR. /
PREFACE; lines 5403-5596
start: '5403'
end: '5596'
translation: The Koran (Al-Qur'an)
notes: Generated from OpenAI Batch run motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority;
human review required.
canonical_text:
quote: ''
summary: The passage includes the end of a Noah passage, Sura LXXVI on the creation
and testing of humanity, recompense for the righteous and punishment for evildoers,
and the opening of Sura XLIV on revelation, smoke as torment, and the testing
of Pharaoh's people by an apostle.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: God is described as forming humans by successive steps, creating seven heavens,
placing the moon as a light and the sun as a torch, making humans spring from
the earth like a plant, returning them to the earth, and bringing them forth anew.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: The earth is described as spread out like a carpet with spacious paths for
walking.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:3
text: Noah says his people rebel against him, follow those whose riches and children
increase their ruin, and plot a great plot.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:4
text: 'The rebellious people urge one another not to forsake named gods: Wadd, Sowah,
Yaghuth, Yahuk, and Nesr.'
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:5
text: Because of their sins, Noah's opponents are drowned and made to go into the
Fire, and they find no helper except God.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:6
text: Noah asks the Lord not to leave a single family of infidels on the earth and
asks forgiveness for himself, his parents, believing entrants into his house,
and believing men and women.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:7
text: Man is described as once unremembered, created from the union of the sexes
for a test, given hearing and sight, and guided in a right way whether thankful
or ungrateful.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:8
text: For infidels, chains, collars, and flaming fire are said to be prepared.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:9
text: The just are described as drinking from a cup tempered at the camphor fountain
and from a fountain whose flow they can channel from place to place.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- id: obs:10
text: The just fulfill vows, fear a calamitous day, and give food to the poor, orphan,
and captive while seeking neither recompense nor thanks from them.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: obs:11
text: God delivers the just from the evil of that day and rewards their constancy
with Paradise, silken robes, couches, shade, low-hanging fruits, silver vessels,
flavored cups, ever-blooming youths, adornment, and pure drink from their Lord.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- id: obs:12
text: The Koran is described as sent down as a missive from on high, followed by
commands to wait patiently, not obey the wicked and unbelieving, and praise the
Lord at morning, evening, and night.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:11
- id: obs:13
text: A clear Book is said to have been sent down on a blessed night when all things
are disposed in wisdom.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:12
- id: obs:14
text: The heaven is described as giving out palpable smoke that enshrouds mankind
as an afflictive torment, prompting people to ask the Lord for relief and claim
belief.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:13
- id: obs:15
text: Before the smoke warning, the people of Pharaoh are said to have been tested
when a noble apostle came to them and asked that the servants of God be sent away
with him.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:14
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: God / the Lord
description: The creator, guide, judge, deliverer, rewarder, and sender of revelation
named throughout the passage.
role_refs:
- role:1
- role:2
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- ev:6
- ev:10
- ev:11
- ev:12
- ev:13
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: Noah
description: A speaker who reports rebellion against him and prays for judgment
on infidels and forgiveness for believers.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: Noah's rebellious people / infidels
description: People described as rebelling against Noah, following ruinous leaders,
urging loyalty to named gods, and being drowned because of their sins.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:4
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Wadd, Sowah, Yaghuth, Yahuk, and Nesr
description: Named gods whom the rebellious people are urged not to forsake; a note
identifies them as idols in one interpretation.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Muhammad
description: Addressed in a parenthetical continuation saying he will be a means
of increasing only error in the wicked.
role_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: Man / humankind
description: Humanity described as created, tested, given hearing and sight, guided,
subject to thankfulness or ungratefulness, and encompassed by the smoke warning.
role_refs:
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- ev:13
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: The just / servants of God
description: Righteous people who fulfill vows, feed the vulnerable, fear the day
of judgment, and receive Paradise and drink.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- ev:9
- ev:10
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: The poor, the orphan, and the captive
description: Recipients of food given by the just for the sake of God.
role_refs:
- role:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: The wicked, unbelieving, evildoers, or infidels
description: People contrasted with the just and described as destined for chains,
collars, fire, or afflictive chastisement.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- ev:11
- id: fig:10
name_or_label: People of Pharaoh
description: A group said to have been tested before the smoke warning when a noble
apostle came to them.
role_refs:
- role:10
evidence_refs:
- ev:14
- id: fig:11
name_or_label: Noble apostle to the people of Pharaoh
description: An unnamed apostle who asks that the servants of God be sent away with
him and says he comes with undoubted power.
role_refs:
- role:11
evidence_refs:
- ev:14
roles:
- id: role:1
label: creator and cosmic arranger
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: God forms humans, creates seven heavens, places moon and sun, and spreads
the earth.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:2
label: judge and punisher
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: God drowns sinners, prepares fire, chains, collars, smoke torment, and chastisement
for evildoers.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:7
- ev:13
- id: role:3
label: deliverer and rewarder
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: God delivers the just from the evil of the day and rewards them with Paradise
and drink.
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- id: role:4
label: prophetic petitioner
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: Noah addresses the Lord about rebellion and asks for judgment and forgiveness.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:5
- id: role:5
label: rebellious or unbelieving opponents
assigned_to:
- fig:3
- fig:9
basis: These groups are described as rebellious, wicked, unbelieving, sinful, or
subject to punishment.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:4
- ev:7
- ev:11
- id: role:6
label: named objects of forsaken-or-retained worship
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: The people say not to forsake these named gods; the note also mentions an
idol interpretation.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: role:7
label: tested creature
assigned_to:
- fig:6
basis: Man is created from the union of the sexes so that he might be proved and
guided.
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: role:8
label: righteous beneficiaries of paradise
assigned_to:
- fig:7
basis: The just fulfill vows, feed others, and are rewarded with Paradise and drink.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- ev:9
- ev:10
- id: role:9
label: vulnerable recipients of food
assigned_to:
- fig:8
basis: The poor, orphan, and captive receive food from the just.
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- id: role:10
label: tested prior people
assigned_to:
- fig:10
basis: The people of Pharaoh are described as having been proved before the present
audience.
evidence_refs:
- ev:14
- id: role:11
label: credible apostolic messenger
assigned_to:
- fig:11
basis: The apostle says he is worthy of credit, comes with undoubted power, and
asks that God's servants be sent with him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:14
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: seven heavens
literal_form: Seven heavens created one over another
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: sym:2
label: moon as light and sun as torch
literal_form: Moon placed as a light and sun placed as a torch
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs:
- fire
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: sym:3
label: earth as plant-source and return-place
literal_form: Humans spring from earth like a plant, return into it, and are brought
forth anew
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:6
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: sym:4
label: fire of punishment
literal_form: Fire, flaming fire, and afflictive chastisement prepared for sinners
or infidels
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:3
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs:
- fire
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:7
- id: sym:5
label: chains and collars
literal_form: Chains and collars prepared for infidels
associated_figures:
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: sym:6
label: paradisal fountains and drinks
literal_form: Camphor fountain, Selsebil fountain, cups, pure beverage, and flavored
drink
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- ev:10
- id: sym:7
label: paradisal robes, vessels, fruits, and couches
literal_form: Silken robes, bridal couches, shade, low-hanging fruits, silver vessels,
bracelets, and brocade
associated_figures:
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:10
- id: sym:8
label: palpable smoke
literal_form: Smoke from heaven enshrouding mankind as torment
associated_figures:
- fig:1
- fig:6
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:13
- id: sym:9
label: sent-down Book
literal_form: The Koran or clear Book sent down as warning and missive from on high
associated_figures:
- fig:1
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:11
- ev:12
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Creation, earthly origin, return, and renewal
summary: God creates the heavens and celestial lights, makes humans arise from earth,
returns them to it, and brings them forth anew while spreading the earth for travel.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:6
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:2
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: scene:2
label: Noah's complaint and the punishment of rebels
summary: Noah reports the rebellion and plotting of his people, their loyalty to
named gods, their drowning and passage into fire, and prays against infidels while
asking forgiveness for believers.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:2
- fig:3
- fig:4
- fig:5
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: scene:3
label: Testing of humanity and divergent outcomes
summary: Humanity is created and guided as a test; infidels face chains, collars,
and fire, while the just act piously and receive paradise.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:6
- fig:7
- fig:8
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:4
- sym:5
- sym:6
- sym:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- ev:7
- ev:8
- ev:9
- ev:10
- id: scene:4
label: Revelation and devotional instruction
summary: The Koran is described as sent down from on high, and the addressee is
commanded to be patient, avoid obedience to the wicked, and praise the Lord at
stated times.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:11
- id: scene:5
label: Blessed-night revelation and smoke torment
summary: A clear Book is sent down on a blessed night, and a future or warned day
is described when heaven emits smoke that enshrouds mankind and causes them to
plead for relief.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:6
symbol_refs:
- sym:8
- sym:9
evidence_refs:
- ev:12
- ev:13
- id: scene:6
label: Apostle before Pharaoh's people
summary: The people of Pharaoh are tested when an unnamed noble apostle asks them
to send God's servants away with him and warns them not to exalt themselves against
God.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
- fig:10
- fig:11
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:14
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: Earthly origin, death, and renewed bringing-forth
taxonomy_refs:
- death_rebirth
- resurrection
basis: Humans are described as springing from earth, returning into it, and being
brought forth anew.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
confidence: high
cautions: The passage states the pattern directly but does not elaborate a full
narrative of individual resurrection.
- id: motif:2
label: Divine judgment on the wicked and vindication of the righteous
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_judgment
basis: Sinners are drowned or sent into fire; infidels receive chains, collars,
fire, smoke, or chastisement; the just are delivered and rewarded.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:7
- ev:10
- ev:13
confidence: high
cautions: The passage combines several adjacent judgment scenes rather than one
continuous narrative.
- id: motif:3
label: Noahic drowning of sinful rebels
taxonomy_refs:
- flood_and_renewal
- divine_judgment
basis: Noah's rebellious opponents are described as drowned because of their sins
and then made to go into the Fire.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:4
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage mentions drowning but does not include an ark, survivor group,
covenant, or renewal episode within this line range.
- id: motif:4
label: Righteous feeding without human recompense and divine reward
taxonomy_refs:
- sacred_exchange
basis: The just feed the poor, orphan, and captive for God's sake without seeking
recompense or thanks, and God rewards their constancy with Paradise.
evidence_refs:
- ev:9
- ev:10
confidence: medium
cautions: The text denies seeking human return, so the exchange is primarily between
piety and divine recompense rather than a direct barter.
- id: motif:5
label: Paradise as afterlife recompense with drinks, shade, clothing, and attendants
taxonomy_refs:
- afterlife_journey_map
- divine_judgment
basis: The righteous receive Paradise with fountains, cups, robes, couches, shade,
fruits, silver vessels, youths, and pure drink.
evidence_refs:
- ev:8
- ev:10
confidence: medium
cautions: The passage describes afterlife conditions but not an itinerary or journey
through regions.
- id: motif:6
label: Revelation sent down as warning and wisdom
taxonomy_refs:
- wisdom
basis: The Koran or clear Book is sent down from on high or on a blessed night,
with warnings and things disposed in wisdom.
evidence_refs:
- ev:11
- ev:12
confidence: medium
cautions: The taxonomy label is broad; the passage emphasizes revelation and warning
more than personified wisdom.
- id: motif:7
label: Cosmic smoke as afflictive sign
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_judgment
basis: Heaven gives out palpable smoke that enshrouds mankind as torment, leading
to a plea for relief.
evidence_refs:
- ev:13
confidence: high
cautions: No available taxonomy symbol for smoke is supplied; classification rests
on its judgment function.
- id: motif:8
label: Messenger confronts Pharaoh's people
taxonomy_refs:
- departure
- divine_judgment
basis: A noble apostle comes to Pharaoh's people and asks that the servants of God
be sent away with him.
evidence_refs:
- ev:14
confidence: medium
cautions: The apostle is unnamed in the provided passage, and the departure is requested
but not narrated within this range.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: 5403-5416
quote_or_summary: God forms humans, creates seven heavens, places moon and sun,
makes humans spring from earth like a plant, returns them to earth and brings
them forth anew, and spreads earth like a carpet with paths.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: 5417-5424
quote_or_summary: Noah says his people rebel against him, follow ruinous possessors
of riches and children, and plot a great plot.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:3
type: quote
locator: 5425-5433
quote_or_summary: '"Forsake not your Gods; forsake not Wadd nor Sowah, Nor Yaghuth
and Yahuk and Nesr"; a note says the idols may have seduced many.'
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short quotation used.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: 5434-5439
quote_or_summary: Because of their sins, the rebels are drowned, made to go into
the Fire, and find no helper except God.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: 5440-5449
quote_or_summary: Noah asks the Lord not to leave an infidel family on earth and
asks forgiveness for himself, his parents, believers entering his house, and believing
men and women.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: Sura LXXVI, opening verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: Man is described as previously unremembered, created from the
union of the sexes as a test, given hearing and sight, and guided in a right way.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:7
type: quote
locator: Sura LXXVI, early verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: '"For the Infidels we have got ready chains and collars and flaming
fire."'
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short quotation used.
- id: ev:8
type: summary
locator: Sura LXXVI, paradise-drink verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: The just drink a cup tempered at the camphor fountain and from
a fountain whose channels the servants of God guide from place to place.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:9
type: quote
locator: Sura LXXVI, charity verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: The just give food to "the poor and the orphan and the captive"
and say they seek neither recompense nor thanks.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; short quotation used.
- id: ev:10
type: summary
locator: Sura LXXVI, reward verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: God delivers the just from the day and rewards them with Paradise,
silken robes, couches, shade, fruits, silver vessels, ginger-tempered drink from
Selsebil, youths, adornment, and pure beverage.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:11
type: summary
locator: Sura LXXVI, closing verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: The Koran is sent down as a missive from on high; the addressee
is told to wait patiently, not obey the wicked and unbelieving, and praise the
Lord at morn, evening, and night.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:12
type: summary
locator: Sura XLIV, opening verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: By the clear Book, it is said to have been sent down on a blessed
night when all things are disposed in wisdom.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:13
type: summary
locator: Sura XLIV, smoke verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: Heaven gives out palpable smoke that enshrouds mankind as an afflictive
torment; people ask the Lord for relief and claim belief, but are said likely
to relapse.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
- id: ev:14
type: summary
locator: Sura XLIV, Pharaoh verses within 5403-5596
quote_or_summary: The people of Pharaoh are proved when a noble apostle comes, asks
that the servants of God be sent with him, warns against exalting themselves against
God, and seeks refuge from being stoned.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-rodwell.md
rights_note: Public domain source; concise summary used.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: Extraction is based only on the supplied passage. Motif confidence varies
because the passage range combines parts of multiple suras and some motif families
are broader than the immediate wording.
reviewer_status:
status: needs_review
reviewer: ''
reviewed_at: ''
notes: Machine-generated draft from OpenAI Batch; not human-reviewed.
extracted_by: openai_batch:gpt-5.5
extracted_at: '2026-04-28'
notes: |-
No external identifications were added; the apostle to Pharaoh's people is left unnamed because the provided passage does not name him.
batch_run_id=motif-extraction-2026-04-28-high-priority
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