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| 32. Those who were big with pride will say to those who were considered weak, `Was it we that kept you away from the guidance, after it had come to you ? Nay, it was you yourselves who were guilty.' 33. And those who were deemed weak will say to those who were proud, `Nay, but it was your scheming night and day, when you bade us disbelieve in ALLAH and set up equals with HIM.' And they will conceal their remorse when they see the punishment; and WE shall put chains round the necks of those who disbelieved. They will not be requited but for what they did. 34. And WE never sent a Warner to any city but the wealthy ones thereof said, `Surely, we disbelieve in what you have been sent with.' 35. And they say, `We have more wealth and children; and we shall not be punished.' 36. Say, `Verily, my Lord enlarges the provision for whomsoever HE pleases, and straitens it for whomsoever HE pleases; but most men do not know.' 37. And it is not your wealth, nor your children that will bring you near US in rank but those, who believe and do good works, will have a double reward for what they did. And in lofty mansions will they be secure. 38. And as to those who strive to frustrate the purpose of Our Signs, it is they who will be brought to face punishment. 39. Say, `Surely, my Lord enlarges the provision for such of HIS servants as HE pleases and straitens it for such of them as HE pleases. And whatever you spend, HE will replace it; and HE is the Best of providers. |
