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him he panteth with his tongue out. Such is the likeness of the, people who deny Our revelations. Narrate unto them
the history (of the men of old), that haply they may take thought.
177. Evil as an example are the folk who denied Our revelations, and were wont to wrong themselves.
178. He who Allah leadeth, he indeed is led aright, while he whom Allah sendeth astray they indeed are losers.
179. Already have We urged unto hell many of the jinn and humankind, having hearts wherewith they understand not,
and having eyes wherewith they see not, and having ears wherewith they hear not. These are as the cattle nay, but they
are worse! These are the neglectful.
180. Allah's are the fairest names. Invoke Him by them. And leave the company of those who blaspheme His names.
They will be requited what they do.
181. And of those whom We created there is a nation who guide with the Truth and establish justice therewith.
182. And those who deny Our revelations step by step We lead them on from whence they know not.
183. I give them rein (for) lo! My scheme is strong.
184. Have they not bethought them (that) there is no madness in their comrade? He is but a plain warner.
185. Have they not considered the dominion of the heavens and the earth, and what things Allah hath created, and that
it may be that their own term draweth nigh? In what fact after this will they believe?
186. Those whom Allah sendeth astray, there is no guide for them. He leaveth them to wander blindly on in their
contumacy.
187. They ask thee of the (destined) Hour, when will it come to port. Say: Knowledge thereof is with my Lord only.
He alone will manifest it at its proper time. It is heavy in the heavens and the earth. It cometh not to you save unawares.
They question thee as if thou couldst be well informed thereof. Say: Knowledge thereof is with Allah only, but most
of mankind know not.
188. Say: For myself I have no power to benefit, nor power to hurt, save that which Allah willeth. Had I knowledge of
the Unseen, I should have abundance of wealth, and adversity would not touch me. I am but a warner, and a bearer of
good tidings unto folk who believe.
189. He it is who did create you from a single soul, and therefrom did make his mate that he might take rest in her. And
when he covered her she bore a light burden, and she passed (unnoticed) with it, but when it became heavy they cried
unto Allah, their Lord, saying: If thou givest unto us aright we shall be of the thankful.
190. But when He gave unto them aright, they ascribed unto Him partners in respect of that which He had given them.
High is He exalted above all that they associate (with Him).
191. Attribute they as partners to Allah those who created naught, but are themselves created,
192. And cannot give them help, nor can they help themselves?
193. And if ye call them to the Guidance, they follow you not. Whether ye call them or are silent is all one to them.
194. Lo! those on whom ye call beside Allah are slaves like unto you. Call on them now, and let them answer you, if
ye are truthful!
195. Have they feet wherewith they walk, or have they hands wherewith they hold, or have they eyes wherewith they
see, or have they ears wherewith they hear? Say: Call upon your (so called) partners (of Allah), and then contrive
against me, spare me not!
196. Lo! my Protecting Friend is Allah who revealeth the Scripture. He befriendeth the righteous.
197. They on whom ye call beside Him have no power to help you, nor can they help themselves.
198. And if ye (Muslims) call them to the Guidance they hear not; and thou (Muhammad) seest them looking toward
thee, but they see not.
199. Keep to forgiveness (O Muhammad), and enjoin kindness, and turn away from the ignorant.
200. And if a slander from the devil wound thee, then seek refuge in Allah. Lo! He is Hearer, Knower.
201. Lo! those who ward off (evil), when a glamour from the devil troubleth them, they do but remember (Allah's
guidance) and behold them seers!
202. Their brethren plunge them further into error and cease not.
203. And when thou bringest not a verse for them they say: Why hast thou not chosen it? Say: I follow only that which
is inspired in me from my Lord. This (Qur’an) is insight from your Lord, and a guidance and a mercy for a people that
believe.
204. And when the Qur’an is recited, give ear to it and pay heed, that ye may obtain mercy.
205. And do thou (O Muhammad) remember thy. Lord within thyself humbly and with awe, below thy breath, at morn