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| 52. And thus have We revealed to thee the Word by Our command. Thou didst not know what the Book was, nor what the faith. But We have made the revelation a light, whereby We guide such of Our servants as WE please. And, truly, thou guidest mankind to the right path, 53. The path of ALLAH, to Whom belongs whatever is in the heavens and whatever is in the earth. Remember, to ALLAH do all things return. 1. Ha Mim. 2. WE cite as evidence this perspicuous Book, 3. WE have made it a Book to be oft read in clear, eloquent language that you may understand. 4. And, surely, it is safe with US in the Mother of the Book, exalted and full of wisdom. 5. Shall WE then take away the reminder from you, leaving you without guidance because you are an extravagant people ? 6. And how many a Prophet did WE send among the earlier peoples ! 7. But there never came to them a Prophet but they mocked at him. 8. And WE destroyed those who were mightier in power than these, and the example of the earlier peoples has gone before. 9. And if thou ask them, `Who created the heavens and the earth ?' they will, surely, say `The Mighty, the All-Knowing God created them,' 10. HE, Who has made the earth for you a cradle and has made pathways for you therein, that you may follow the right way; |
