[36:13]

Coin for them a similitude: The people of the city when those sent (from Allah) came unto them;

[36:14]

When We sent unto them twain, and they denied them both, so We reinforced them with a third, and they said: Lo! we have been sent unto you.

[36:15]

They said: Ye are but mortals like unto us. The Beneficent hath naught revealed. Ye do but lie!

[36:16]

They answered: Our Lord knoweth that we are indeed sent unto you,

[36:17]

And our duty is but plain conveyance (of the message).

[36:18]

(The people of the city) said: We augur ill of you. If ye desist not, we shall surely stone you, and grievous torture will befall you at our hands.

[36:19]

They said: Your evil augury be with you! Is it because ye are reminded (of the truth) ? Nay, but ye are froward folk!

[36:20]

And there came from the uttermost part of the city a man running. He cried: O my people! Follow those who have been sent!

[36:21]

Follow those who ask of you no fee, and who are rightly guided.

[36:22]

For what cause should I not serve Him Who hath created me, and unto Whom ye will be brought back ?

[36:23]

Shall I take (other) gods in place of Him when, if the Beneficent should wish me any harm, their intercession will avail me naught, nor can they save ?

[36:24]

Then truly I should be in error manifest.

[36:25]

Lo! I have believed in your Lord, so hear me!

[36:26]

It was said (unto him): Enter paradise. He said: Would that my people knew

[36:27]

With what (munificence) my Lord hath pardoned me and made me of the honoured ones!