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| 1. Qaf. WE cite the glorious Qur'an (as a proof that the great Resurrection is sure to take place). 2. But they wonder that there has come to them a Warner from among themselves. And the disbelievers say, `This is a strange thing. 3. `What ! when we are dead and have become dust, shall we be raised up again ? That is a return far from possible.' 4. WE know how much the earth diminishes of them and how much it adds to them, and with US is a Book that preserves everything. 5. Nay, they rejected the truth when it came to them, and so they are in a state of confusion. 6. Do they not look at the sky above them, how WE have made it and adorned it, and there are no flaws in it ? 7. And the earth - WE have spread it out, and placed therein firm mountains; and WE have made to grow therein every kind of beautiful species, 8. As a means of enlightenment and as a reminder to every servant that turns to US. 9. And WE send down from the clouds water which is full of blessings, and WE produce therewith gardens and crops, 10. And tall palm-trees with spathes piled one above the other, 11. As a provision for Our servants; and WE quicken thereby a dead land. Even so shall be the Resurrection. 12. The people of Noah rejected the truth before them and so did the people of the Well and the tribe of Thamud, 13. And the tribe of AD, and Pharaoh and the brethren of Lot, 14. And the dwellers of the Wood, and the people of Tubba. All of them rejected the Messengers with the result that MY threatened punishment befell them. 15. Were WE then wearied by the first creation ? Nay, but they are in confusion about the new creation. |
