[16:43]

And We sent not (as Our messengers) before thee other than men whom We inspired - Ask the followers of the Remembrance if ye know not! -

[16:44]

With clear proofs and writings; and We have revealed unto thee the Remembrance that thou mayst explain to mankind that which hath been revealed for them, and that haply they may reflect.

[16:45]

Are they who plan ill-deeds then secure that Allah will not cause the earth to swallow them, or that the doom will not come on them whence they know not ?

[16:46]

Or that He will not seize them in their going to and fro so that there be no escape for them ?

[16:47]

Or that He will not seize them with a gradual wasting ? Lo! thy Lord is indeed Full of Pity, Merciful.

[16:48]

Have they not observed all things that Allah hath created, how their shadows incline to the right and to the left, making prostration unto Allah, and they are lowly ?

[16:49]

And unto Allah maketh prostration whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth of living creatures, and the angels (also) and they are not proud.

[16:50]

They fear their Lord above them, and do what they are bidden.

[16:51]

Allah hath said: Choose not two gods. There is only One God. So of Me, Me only, be in awe.

[16:52]

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and the earth, and religion is His for ever. Will ye then fear any other than Allah ?

[16:53]

And whatever of comfort ye enjoy, it is from Allah. Then, when misfortune reacheth you, unto Him ye cry for help.

[16:54]

And afterward, when He hath rid you of the misfortune, behold! a set of you attribute partners to their Lord,