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| 35. And the idolaters say, `If ALLAH had so willed, we should not have worshiped anything beside HIM, neither we nor our fathers, nor should we have forbidden anything without command from HIM.' So did those who opposed the truth before them. Are the Messengers responsible for anything except the plain delivery of the Message ? 36. And WE did raise among every people a Messenger with the teaching, `Worship ALLAH and shun the Evil one.' Then among them were some whom ALLAH guided and among them were some who became deserving of ruin. So travel through the earth and see what was the end of those who treated the prophets as liars ! 37. If thou art solicitous of their guidance, then know that ALLAH surely guides not those who lead others astray. And for such there are no helpers. 38. And they swear by ALLAH their strongest oaths, that ALLAH will not raise up those who die. Nay, HE will certainly raise them up. This is a true promise the fulfillment of which is binding on HIM but most men know not. 39. HE will surely raise them up that HE may make clear to them that wherein they differed, and that those who disbelieved may realize that they were liars. 40. Our word concerning a thing, when WE will it, it is only that WE say to it, `Be,' and it is. 41. And as to those who leave their homes for the sake of ALLAH after they are wronged, WE will surely give them a goodly abode in this world; and truly the reward of the Hereafter is greater; if they but knew - 42. Those who are steadfast and put their trust in their Lord. |
