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| 6. And there is no creature that moves on the earth but it is for ALLAH to provide it with sustenance. And HE knows its place of temporary sojourn and its permanent dwelling. All this is recorded in a clear Book. 7. And HE it is who created the heavens and the earth in six periods, - and HIS throne rest on water - that HE might try you which of you is best in conduct. And if you sayest, `You shall surely be raised after death,' those who disbelieve will certainly say, `This is naught but clear deception.' 8. And if WE put off their punishment until a reckoned time, they would certainly say, `What withholds it ?' Now, surely, on the day it shall come unto them, it shall not be averted from them, and that which they used to mock at shall encompass them. 9. And if WE make man taste of mercy from US, and then take it away from him, verily he is despairing, ungrateful. 10. And if after an adversity has touched him, WE let him taste prosperity, he will assuredly say, `Gone are the ills from me.' Lo ! he is exultant, boastful, 11. Save those who are steadfast and do good works. It is they who have forgiveness and a great reward. 12. Perchance the disbelievers vainly hope that thou mayest be persuaded to abandon part of that which has been revealed to thee; and thy bosom may become straitened thereby, because they say, `Wherefore has not a treasure been sent down to him or an angel come with him ? Verily, thou art only a Warner, and ALLAH is Guardian over all things. |
