[23:75]

Though We had mercy on them and relieved them of the harm afflicting them, they still would wander blindly on in their contumacy.

[23:76]

Already have We grasped them with punishment, but they humble not themselves unto their Lord, nor do they pray,

[23:77]

Until, when We open for them the gate of extreme punishment, behold! they are aghast thereat.

[23:78]

He it is Who hath created for you ears and eyes and hearts. Small thanks give ye!

[23:79]

And He it is Who hath sown you broadcast in the earth, and unto Him ye will be gathered.

[23:80]

And He it is Who giveth life and causeth death, and His is the difference of night and day. Have ye then no sense ?

[23:81]

Nay, but they say the like of that which said the men of old;

[23:82]

They say: When we are dead and have become (mere) dust and bones, shall we then, forsooth, be raised again ?

[23:83]

We were already promised this, we and our forefathers. Lo! this is naught but fables of the men of old.

[23:84]

Say: Unto Whom (belongeth) the earth and whosoever is therein, if ye have knowledge ?

[23:85]

They will say: Unto Allah. Say: Will ye not then remember ?

[23:86]

Say: Who is Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Tremendous Throne ?

[23:87]

They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: Will ye not then keep duty (unto Him) ?

[23:88]

Say: In Whose hand is the dominion over all things and He protecteth, while against Him there is no protection, if ye have knowledge ?

[23:89]

They will say: Unto Allah (all that belongeth). Say: How then are ye bewitched ?