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| 34. And doors of silver to their houses, and couches of silver, on which they could recline, 35. And even of gold, but all that is nothing but a temporary provision of the present life. And the comfort of the Hereafter with thy Lord is for the righteous. 36. And he who turns away from the remembrance of the Gracious God, WE appoint for him a satan, who becomes his intimate companion. 37. And, surely, these companions hinder them from the way of God, but they think that they are rightly guided; 38. Till when, such a one comes to US, he says to his companion, `Would that between me and thee were the distance of the East and the West !' What an evil companion he is ! 39. And it will be said to them, `Your being partners in punishment will not profit you this day, for you have acted wrongfully.' 40. Canst thou, then, make the deaf hear, or guide the blind and him who is in manifest error ? 41. And if WE take thee away from this world, WE shall nevertheless take vengeance upon them; 42. Or, WE shall show thee that which WE have promised them; for, surely, WE have complete power over them. 43. So hold thou fast to that which has been revealed to thee; for thou art on the right path. 44. And, truly, this Qur'an is a source of eminence for thee and for thy people; and you will, surely, be questioned. 45. And ask those of Our Messengers whom WE sent before thee, `Did WE appoint any deities beside the Gracious God, to be worshiped ?' 46. And, indeed, WE sent Moses with Our Signs to Pharaoh and his chiefs and he said, `I am, truly, a Messenger of the Lord of the worlds.' 47. But when he came to them with Our Signs, lo ! they laughed at them. |
