batch.motif.islamic-koran-sale-gutenberg-l25890-l26000
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record_id: batch.motif.islamic-koran-sale-gutenberg-l25890-l26000
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
passage_locator:
label: IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD. / CHAPTER XXIII. / ENTITLED, THE TRUE
BELIEVERS; REVEALED AT MECCA. / IN THE NAME OF THE MOST MERCIFUL GOD.; lines 25890-26000
start: '25890'
end: '26000'
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 describes the traits and reward of true believers, human creation
and resurrection, divine creation of heavens and earthly provisions, the story
of Noah's preaching, rejection, ark, flood deliverance, and a later generation
that rejects an apostle and resurrection before receiving punishment.
language: English
quote_policy: summarized
literal_observations:
- id: obs:1
text: True believers are described as humble in prayer, avoiding vain discourse,
giving alms, observing sexual boundaries, keeping trusts and covenants, and observing
appointed prayer times.
category: attribute
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:2
text: The true believers are called heirs who will inherit paradise and remain there
forever.
category: relationship
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: obs:3
text: Man is described as created from fine clay, then placed as seed in a secure
receptacle, then formed through blood, flesh, bones, and clothed flesh into another
creation.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:4
text: The passage states that people will die and then be restored to life on the
day of resurrection.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:5
text: Seven heavens are said to have been created over humankind.
category: setting
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: obs:6
text: Rain is sent down from heaven by measure and made to remain on the earth,
with the warning that it could be removed.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:7
text: Gardens, palm trees, vineyards, fruits, and a tree from Mount Sinai producing
oil and sauce are described as provisions.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:8
text: Cattle provide milk, food, and other advantages; people are carried on animals
and ships.
category: object
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: obs:9
text: Noah is sent to his people and tells them to serve God alone.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:10
text: The unbelieving chiefs reject Noah as only a man seeking superiority and accuse
him of frenzy.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:11
text: Noah asks the Lord for protection because his people accuse him of falsehood.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: obs:12
text: Noah is commanded to make the ark according to divine revelation.
category: action
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:13
text: When the decree comes and the oven boils and pours forth water, Noah is told
to carry into the ark one pair of every animal species and his family, except
those already sentenced to destruction.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:14
text: The unjust are not to be interceded for and are said to be drowned.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: obs:15
text: Those entering the ark are instructed to praise God for deliverance from the
ungodly people and to ask for a blessed and safe descent from the ark.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:16
text: The flood episode is described as containing signs and as a proving of mankind.
category: other
evidence_refs:
- ev:6
- id: obs:17
text: After Noah's people, another generation is raised, and an apostle from among
them calls them to worship God alone.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:18
text: The affluent unbelieving chiefs of the later generation deny the life to come
and reject the claim that the dead will be raised alive from graves.
category: speech
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: obs:19
text: The later apostle asks the Lord for defense after being accused of imposture,
and the people are punished and made like refuse carried down by a stream.
category: sequence
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
figures:
- id: fig:1
name_or_label: true believers
description: People characterized by humility in prayer, alms-deeds, sexual restraint,
faithful trusts and covenants, and observance of prayer times.
role_refs:
- role:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: fig:2
name_or_label: God
description: The divine speaker and actor who creates, provides rain and provisions,
commands Noah, delivers the ark's passengers, and punishes unbelieving peoples.
role_refs:
- role:2
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:5
- ev:6
- ev:7
- id: fig:3
name_or_label: man / humankind
description: Human beings described as created in stages, destined to die and be
restored to life, and tested through signs.
role_refs:
- role:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:6
- id: fig:4
name_or_label: Noah
description: A messenger sent to his people who calls them to serve God and later
receives instructions to build the ark.
role_refs:
- role:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: fig:5
name_or_label: Noah's unbelieving people and chiefs
description: People who reject Noah, accuse him of seeking superiority and frenzy,
and are identified with the unjust who will be drowned.
role_refs:
- role:5
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: fig:6
name_or_label: pairs of animals
description: One pair of every species of animals commanded to be carried into the
ark.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- id: fig:7
name_or_label: Noah's family and those with him
description: Those commanded to enter the ark with Noah, except persons under a
prior sentence of destruction.
role_refs:
- role:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: fig:8
name_or_label: apostle of another generation
description: An apostle from a later generation who calls his people to worship
God and asks for defense after being accused of imposture.
role_refs:
- role:7
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: fig:9
name_or_label: unbelieving chiefs of the later generation
description: Affluent chiefs who deny the life to come, reject resurrection, and
accuse the apostle of devising a lie about God.
role_refs:
- role:8
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
roles:
- id: role:1
label: righteous heirs of paradise
assigned_to:
- fig:1
basis: They are described as true believers who shall inherit paradise and remain
there forever.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: role:2
label: creator, provider, deliverer, and judge
assigned_to:
- fig:2
basis: God creates humankind and heavens, sends rain and provisions, commands Noah's
ark, delivers those in it, and punishes unbelieving peoples.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- ev:3
- ev:5
- ev:6
- ev:7
- id: role:3
label: created mortal beings destined for resurrection
assigned_to:
- fig:3
basis: Human beings are described as created in stages, dying, and being restored
to life on the day of resurrection.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: role:4
label: prophetic warner and ark builder
assigned_to:
- fig:4
basis: Noah is sent to his people, calls them to serve God, asks for protection,
and is ordered to make the ark.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: role:5
label: rejecting and condemned people
assigned_to:
- fig:5
basis: They reject Noah's message and are associated with the unjust who shall be
drowned.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- id: role:6
label: preserved ark passengers
assigned_to:
- fig:6
- fig:7
basis: Animal pairs and Noah's family are ordered to be carried into the ark before
the drowning of the unjust.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: role:7
label: later prophetic messenger
assigned_to:
- fig:8
basis: A later apostle calls his people to worship God and prays for divine defense
after being accused.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
- id: role:8
label: deniers of resurrection under punishment
assigned_to:
- fig:9
basis: They deny the life to come and resurrection, accuse the apostle of lying,
and receive severe punishment.
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
symbols:
- id: sym:1
label: water
literal_form: Rain from heaven, water pouring from the oven, drowning floodwater,
and a stream carrying refuse.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:4
- fig:5
- fig:7
- fig:9
taxonomy_refs:
- water
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- ev:5
- ev:7
- id: sym:2
label: tree from Mount Sinai
literal_form: A tree springing from Mount Sinai that produces oil and a sauce for
eating.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
taxonomy_refs:
- tree
- mountain
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:3
label: milk
literal_form: Milk in the bellies of cattle, given for people to drink.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
taxonomy_refs:
- milk
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: sym:4
label: ark
literal_form: The vessel Noah is commanded to make, into which animal pairs and
Noah's family are carried.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:4
- fig:6
- fig:7
taxonomy_refs:
- ark_vessel
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: sym:5
label: seven heavens
literal_form: Seven heavens created over humankind.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: sym:6
label: clay and embryonic formation
literal_form: Fine clay, seed in a secure receptacle, coagulated blood, flesh, bones,
and flesh-clothed bones.
associated_figures:
- fig:2
- fig:3
taxonomy_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
scenes:
- id: scene:1
label: Qualities and reward of true believers
summary: True believers are listed by devotional, ethical, and social behaviors
and are promised inheritance of paradise forever.
figure_refs:
- fig:1
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
- id: scene:2
label: Human formation, death, resurrection, and heavens
summary: Human creation is described in successive stages, followed by death, resurrection,
and the creation of seven heavens above.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
symbol_refs:
- sym:5
- sym:6
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
- id: scene:3
label: Measured rain and earthly provisions
summary: Rain is sent from heaven and supports gardens, fruits, the Mount Sinai
tree, cattle milk, food, and transport by animals and ships.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:3
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:2
- sym:3
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
- id: scene:4
label: Noah's preaching and rejection
summary: Noah calls his people to serve God alone, but the unbelieving chiefs reject
him as merely a man and accuse him of frenzy; Noah asks the Lord for protection.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:4
- fig:5
symbol_refs: []
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- id: scene:5
label: Ark command, flood, and deliverance
summary: Noah is ordered to build the ark, take animal pairs and his family when
water pours forth, and praise God for deliverance while the unjust are drowned.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:4
- fig:5
- fig:6
- fig:7
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
- sym:4
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
- id: scene:6
label: Later generation rejects apostle and resurrection
summary: A later apostle calls a generation to worship God, but affluent unbelieving
chiefs deny resurrection and accuse him of lying; severe punishment follows.
figure_refs:
- fig:2
- fig:8
- fig:9
symbol_refs:
- sym:1
evidence_refs:
- ev:7
candidate_motifs:
- id: motif:1
label: Righteous inherit an eternal afterlife reward
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_judgment
basis: The true believers are described as heirs who inherit paradise and continue
there forever.
evidence_refs:
- ev:1
confidence: high
cautions: The passage states the reward directly but does not narrate an afterlife
journey.
- id: motif:2
label: Creation of human beings followed by death and resurrection
taxonomy_refs:
- resurrection
basis: The passage describes human formation in stages, then death, then restoration
to life on the day of resurrection.
evidence_refs:
- ev:2
confidence: high
cautions: The creation sequence is doctrinal exposition rather than a narrative
birth episode.
- id: motif:3
label: Flood survival through an ark
taxonomy_refs:
- flood_and_renewal
- ark_vessel
basis: Noah is ordered to build an ark, take animal pairs and family members into
it, and the unjust are drowned when water pours forth.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
- ev:6
confidence: high
cautions: The excerpt emphasizes deliverance and judgment; renewal after the flood
is only indirectly present through survival and later generations.
- id: motif:4
label: Paired animals preserved from destruction
taxonomy_refs:
- survivor_pair
basis: Noah is commanded to carry one pair of every species of animals into the
ark.
evidence_refs:
- ev:5
confidence: high
cautions: The available taxonomy term is applied to animal pairs here, not a human
survivor pair.
- id: motif:5
label: Rejected messenger followed by divine punishment
taxonomy_refs:
- divine_judgment
basis: Both Noah and a later apostle are rejected by unbelieving chiefs, and punishment
follows the rejection.
evidence_refs:
- ev:4
- ev:5
- ev:7
confidence: high
cautions: This is a recurrent prophetic warning pattern within the passage, not
a separate named mythic cycle.
- id: motif:6
label: Divine provision through water, vegetation, animals, and transport
taxonomy_refs: []
basis: Rain, gardens, fruit, the Mount Sinai tree, milk, cattle, and ships are presented
as provisions for humans.
evidence_refs:
- ev:3
confidence: medium
cautions: No specific provided motif-family taxonomy clearly matches this provision
sequence.
comparison_claims: []
evidence:
- id: ev:1
type: summary
locator: lines 25890-25904
quote_or_summary: True believers are described by prayer, avoidance of vain discourse,
alms, sexual restraint, trust, covenant, and appointed prayer; they inherit paradise
forever.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:2
type: summary
locator: lines 25905-25912
quote_or_summary: Man is created from fine clay and through successive bodily stages,
will die, and will be restored to life on the day of resurrection; seven heavens
are created above.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:3
type: summary
locator: lines 25913-25923
quote_or_summary: Rain is sent by measure; gardens, palms, vineyards, fruits, the
Mount Sinai tree, cattle milk, food, animal transport, and ships are provided.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:4
type: summary
locator: lines 25924-25930
quote_or_summary: Noah is sent to his people to call them to serve God alone; their
chiefs reject him as a man seeking superiority and accuse him of frenzy; Noah
asks God for protection.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:5
type: summary
locator: lines 25931-25939
quote_or_summary: Noah is commanded to make the ark; when the oven pours forth water,
he must take one pair of every animal species and his family except those sentenced
to destruction; the unjust will be drowned.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:6
type: summary
locator: lines 25940-25944
quote_or_summary: Those in the ark are to praise God for deliverance and ask for
a blessed descent; the episode is described as signs and a proving of mankind.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
- id: ev:7
type: summary
locator: lines 25945-26000
quote_or_summary: A later generation receives an apostle; affluent unbelieving chiefs
deny the life to come and resurrection; after the apostle asks for defense, a
severe punishment makes them like refuse carried down by a stream.
source_text_path: texts/public-domain/islamic/project-gutenberg/koran-sale.md
rights_note: Public domain source; summarized.
confidence:
extraction: high
motif_candidates: medium
comparison_claims: uncertain
notes: Literal extraction is strong for the provided passage. Motif labels are limited
to available taxonomy where clearly supported. No comparison claims were added
because the passage itself does not explicitly compare traditions or motif families.
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: |-
Used only the supplied passage and metadata; public-domain text summarized rather than extensively quoted.
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