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The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom

Affirmation of divine origin and attributes of the Qur'an

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The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom
Affirmation of divine origin and attributes of the Qur'an

The sending down of the Scripture is from God, the Honorable, the Wise.

Surah 46, Ayah 2
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The revelation of the Book is from Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.
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The sending down of the Book is from God, the All-mighty, the All-wise.
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The Revelation of the Book is from Allah the Exalted in Power, Full of Wisdom.
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The revelation of the Scripture is from Allah the Mighty, the Wise.
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The Boundaries of Divine Time: A Call to Purposeful Living
We did not create the heavens and the earth and what lies between them except with reason, and for a finite period....
Surah 46, Ayah 3
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The Challenge of False Allies
Say, “Have you considered those you worship instead of God? Show me which portion of the earth they have created. Or...
Surah 46, Ayah 4
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The Peril of False Intercessors
Who is more wrong than him who invokes, besides God, those who will not answer him until the Day of Resurrection,...
Surah 46, Ayah 5
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Divine Address
12 communiques
Arrogance Before the Witness: A Mirror of Self-Refusal
"Say, “Have you considered? What if it is from God and you disbelieve in it? A witness from the Children of Israel testified to its like, and has believed, while you turned arrogant. God does not guide the unjust people.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 10 This verse, from Surah Al‑Qalam, admonishes those who, even when a witness from the Children of Israel affirms a divine truth, refuse the Qur’an out of arrogance. Ibn Kathir notes that the Qur’an is a
The Peril of Scepticism and the Echo of Falsehood
"Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, “If it were anything good, they would not have preceded us to it.” And since they were not guided by it, they will say, “This is an ancient lie.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 11 This verse exposes the tactics of disbelievers who dismiss the Qur’an as an ancient falsehood and claim that believers’ faith would have disappeared if it were true. It reminds us that the Qur’an’s au
Anchored by Declaration: Fearless Faith in the Right Path
"Those who say, “Our Lord is God,” then lead a righteous life—they have nothing to fear, nor shall they grieve."
Surah 46, Ayah 13 This verse underscores the inseparable bond between the simple yet profound confession of Tawheed—‘Our Lord is Allah’—and the steadfast adherence to the righteous path (الطريق الصحيح). The Prophet (pe
The Covenant of Gratitude: Nurturing the Bonds of Parents
"We have enjoined upon man kindness to his parents. His mother carried him with difficulty, and delivered him with difficulty. His bearing and weaning takes thirty months. Until, when he has attained his maturity, and has reached forty years, he says, “Lord, enable me to appreciate the blessings You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to act with righteousness, pleasing You. And improve my children for me. I have sincerely repented to You, and I am of those who have surrendered.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 15 The verse of 46:15 intertwines divine injunction with human maturity, presenting gratitude toward parents as a covenant that culminates in repentance and true faith. Islamic scholarship emphasizes the
The Echo of Parental Wisdom
"As for him who says to his parents, “Enough of you! Are you promising me that I will be raised up, when generations have passed away before me?” While they cry for God’s help, “Woe to you! Believe! The promise of God is true!” But he says, “These are nothing but tales of the ancients.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 17 The verse confronts the hubris of a youth who dismisses the counsel of his parents as "legends of the former people," while they call upon Allah for help. Classical scholars—such as Ibn Taymiyyah—emph
The Price of Earthly Excess
"On the Day when the faithless will be paraded before the Fire: “You have squandered your good in your worldly life, and you took pleasure in them. So today you are being repaid with the torment of shame, because of your unjust arrogance on earth, and because you used to sin.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 20 In Surah Al‑Ahqaf, verse 46:20, Ibn Kathir explains that the phrase "exhausted your pleasures" refers to the relentless pursuit of transient delights that erode the heart’s remembrance of Allah. Al‑Gh
Echoes of Al‑Ahqaf: Heeding the Brother of 'Aad's Warning
"And mention the brother of Aad, as he warned his people at the dunes. Warnings have passed away before him, and after him: “Worship none but God; I fear for you the punishment of a tremendous Day.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 21 The brother of 'Aad (Abu Talha) stands as a quintessential example of the prophetic role of warning. His admonition—"Do not worship except Allah; I fear for you the punishment of a terrible day"—under
Skepticism Tested: The Call to Authentic Faith
"They said, “Did you come to us to divert us from our gods? Then bring us what you threaten us with, if you are being truthful.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 22 In Surah Al‑Ahqaf, the people of the dunes demanded a sign from Prophet Moses, asking, "Bring us what you promise us," because they feared being led astray from their own idols. Ibn Kathir explains th
The Prophet’s Call to Knowledge: A Mirror of Ignorance
"He said, “The knowledge is only with God, and I inform you of what I was sent with; but I see you are an ignorant people.”"
Surah 46, Ayah 23 In 46:23 the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) reminds us that true knowledge is a divine gift that Allah alone holds, and that his role is to transmit only what has been revealed. This echoes the
When the Earth Vanishes: A Reminder of Allah’s Absolute Decree
"It will destroy everything by the command of its Lord. And when the morning came upon them, there was nothing to be seen except their dwellings. Thus We requite the guilty people."
Surah 46, Ayah 25 Surah Al‑Ahqaf 46:25 vividly illustrates Allah’s supreme power: He destroys all creation by a simple command, and the remnants of the disbelieving people are reduced to dust, leaving only their dwelli
Silent Witness: The Jinn Who Heard the Quran
"Recall when We dispatched towards you a number of jinn, to listen to the Quran. When they came in its presence, they said, “Pay attention!” Then, when it was concluded, they rushed to their people, warning them."
Surah 46, Ayah 29 The verse records that a group of jinn—created from smokeless fire—were directed to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and listened attentively to the Qur’an. Their reaction, "Listen quietly," reflects a
Echoes of Revelation: The Book that Confirms Moses
"They said, “O our people, we have heard a Scripture, sent down after Moses, confirming what came before it. It guides to the truth, and to a straight path."
Surah 46, Ayah 30 The verse of 46:30 underscores the Quran’s role as a confirmation (tathbīt) of previous divine messages, a theme repeatedly highlighted by scholars such as Ibn Kathir and Al‑Ghāzālī. It affirms that t
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The Opposition Desk
1 opposition statements recorded
Disbelievers Surah 46, Ayah 34
"On the Day when those who disbelieved are presented to the Fire: “Is this not real?” They will say, “Yes, indeed, by our Lord.” He will say, “Then taste the suffering for having disbelieved.”"
The Unmasking of Deceit: A Call to Authentic Faith
1:1 1:2 1:3
Documented Consequences
Allah
punishment
People of Ad
46:25
Children of Israel
rejection
Muhammad
46:10
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
Character Dossier
13 characters in this edition
Allah
spiritual entity
29 mentions this sura
4187 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
1.2
safety
3.2
transcendence
10
belonging love
1.0
self actualization
0.9
Say, “Have you considered? What if it is from God and you disbelieve in it? A witness from the Children of Israel testified to its like, and has believed, while you turned arrogant. God does not guide the unjust people.”
Surah 46, Ayah 10
Those who say, “Our Lord is God,” then lead a righteous life—they have nothing to fear, nor shall they grieve.
Surah 46, Ayah 13
We have enjoined upon man kindness to his parents. His mother carried him with difficulty, and delivered him with difficulty. His bearing and weaning takes thirty months. Until, when he has attained his maturity, and has reached forty years, he says, “Lord, enable me to appreciate the blessings You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to act with righteousness, pleasing You. And improve my children for me. I have sincerely repented to You, and I am of those who have surrendered.”
Surah 46, Ayah 15
As for him who says to his parents, “Enough of you! Are you promising me that I will be raised up, when generations have passed away before me?” While they cry for God’s help, “Woe to you! Believe! The promise of God is true!” But he says, “These are nothing but tales of the ancients.”
Surah 46, Ayah 17
On the Day when the faithless will be paraded before the Fire: “You have squandered your good in your worldly life, and you took pleasure in them. So today you are being repaid with the torment of shame, because of your unjust arrogance on earth, and because you used to sin.”
Surah 46, Ayah 20
Allah Hud devotion
Allah People of Ad punishment
Allah Jinn faith
Disbelievers
group
10 mentions this sura
1145 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
transcendence
10
belonging love
0.2
self actualization
0.5
On the Day when those who disbelieved are presented to the Fire: “Is this not real?” They will say, “Yes, indeed, by our Lord.” He will say, “Then taste the suffering for having disbelieved.”
Surah 46, Ayah 34
Muhammad
prophet · named
9 mentions this sura
1049 total mentions
Dominant: Transcendence
esteem
3.6
safety
4.9
transcendence
10
belonging love
3.1
self actualization
4.0
Muhammad Messengers emulation
Muhammad Polytheists warner-warned
Muhammad Musa prophetic_parallel
Muhammad Children of Israel rejection
Muhammad Jinn crowding_in_amazement
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The Consequence Column
Disbelievers
On the Day when those who disbelieved are presented to the Fire: “Is this not real?” They will say, “Yes, indeed, by...
The Unmasking of Deceit: A Call to Authentic Faith
Surah 46, Ayah 34
Allah
punishment
People of Ad
46:25
Children of Israel
rejection
Muhammad
46:10
Ibn Taymiyyah Ibn Taymiyyah | Opposition Desk Editor
Diplomatic Wire
Total Events
11
Diplomatic Events
Relationship Type: emulation
Relationship Type: devotion
Relationship Type: prophetic_warning
Relationship Type: punishment
Relationship Type: faith
Relationship Type: warner-warned
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Faction Map
13 characters · 11 relationships
Allah (29)
Disbelievers (10)
Muhammad (9)
Believers (7)
People of Ad (6)
Jinn (5)
Polytheists (4)
Hud (4)
Mankind (3)
Musa (2)
Quraysh (2)
Messengers (2)
Children of Israel (1)
Messengers Muhammad emulation
Allah Hud devotion
Hud People of Ad prophetic_warning
Allah People of Ad punishment
Allah Jinn faith
Muhammad Polytheists warner-warned
Muhammad Musa prophetic_parallel
Children of Israel Muhammad rejection
People of Ad Quraysh comparison
Jinn Muhammad crowding_in_amazement
Jinn Musa scriptural_acknowledgment
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Audio Edition
Full Chapter Audio
35 verse segments
Speaker Distribution
Us 3 Allah 9 Unknown 3 Narrator 19 Disbelievers 1
Verse Segments
Surah 46, Ayah 1 Narrator
Ha, Meem.
Surah 46, Ayah 2 Narrator
The sending down of the Scripture is from God, the Honorable, the Wise.
Surah 46, Ayah 3 Narrator
We did not create the heavens and the earth and what lies between them except with reason, and for a
Surah 46, Ayah 4 Unknown
Say, “Have you considered those you worship instead of God? Show me which portion of the earth they
Surah 46, Ayah 5 Narrator
Who is more wrong than him who invokes, besides God, those who will not answer him until the Day of
Surah 46, Ayah 6 Narrator
And when humanity is gathered, they will be enemies to them, and will renounce their worship of them
Surah 46, Ayah 7 Unknown
When Our revelations are recited to them, plain and clear, those who disbelieve say of the truth whe
Surah 46, Ayah 8 Unknown
Or do they say, “He invented it himself”? Say, “If I invented it myself, there is nothing you can do
Surah 46, Ayah 9 Narrator
Say, “I am not different from the other messengers; and I do not know what will be done with me, or
Surah 46, Ayah 10 Allah
Say, “Have you considered? What if it is from God and you disbelieve in it? A witness from the Child
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Editorial
Word of the Edition
Faith
Appears 35 times · 18.0% of themes
Faith
35
Guidance
25
Creation
18
Knowledge
15
Prophets
13
Worship
12
Community
12
Afterlife
12
Surah 46, Ayah 1 Unveiling the Hidden Sign: The Call... Surah 46, Ayah 2 The Living Revelation: Embracing the... Surah 46, Ayah 3 The Boundaries of Divine Time: A...
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Cross-Edition References
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 1 -- The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom 14x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 2 -- The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom 14x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 3 -- The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom 14x cited
Edition 1 Surah 1, Ayah 4 -- The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom 14x cited
1, Ayah 6 -- The Day of Final Witness: Enemies of the Invoked 12x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 6 -- The Day of Final Witness: Enemies of the Invoked 12x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 7 -- The Day of Final Witness: Enemies of the Invoked 12x cited
2, Ayah 8 -- The Day of Final Witness: Enemies of the Invoked 12x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 65 -- The Peril of Scepticism and the Echo of Falsehood 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 76 -- The Peril of Scepticism and the Echo of Falsehood 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 87 -- The Peril of Scepticism and the Echo of Falsehood 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 104 -- The Peril of Scepticism and the Echo of Falsehood 2x cited
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 110 -- Echoes of Mercy: From Torah to Arabic Tongue
Edition 3 Surah 3, Ayah 48 -- Echoes of Mercy: From Torah to Arabic Tongue
Edition 4 Surah 4, Ayah 63 -- Echoes of Mercy: From Torah to Arabic Tongue
Edition 4 Surah 4, Ayah 79 -- Echoes of Mercy: From Torah to Arabic Tongue
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 34 -- The Price of Earthly Excess
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 85 -- The Price of Earthly Excess
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 175 -- The Price of Earthly Excess
Edition 2 Surah 2, Ayah 224 -- The Price of Earthly Excess
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Reader Action
Supplications
The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom
O Allah, the Exalted in Might and Wise, I seek Your guidance in recognizing the divine nature of Your Book. Make its words a light for my heart, a shield for my deeds, and a source of mercy in all that I do. Grant me humility to remember that these verses come from You, and wisdom to apply them rightly. Ameen.
Surah 46, Ayah 2
The Boundaries of Divine Time: A Call to Purposeful Living
O Allah, You have set a precise term for all creation. Grant me the wisdom to act within Your time, to avoid the heedlessness of those who turn away. Strengthen my resolve to align my deeds with Your truth.
Surah 46, Ayah 3
The Challenge of False Allies
O Allah, you are the sole Creator of the heavens and the earth. Remove from my heart any inclination to seek help or praise from those whom I have mistakenly considered partners. Grant me the clarity to recognize and honor only Your unique attributes, and let my heart be ever anchored in Your oneness.
Surah 46, Ayah 4
Daily Actions
The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom
When you read or recite any verse today, pause and affirm that it is the revelation of Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise, and let that awareness guide your intention.
Surah 46, Ayah 2
The Boundaries of Divine Time: A Call to Purposeful Living
When you feel the urge to postpone a task, pause and recall that Allah’s creation unfolds within a divine timeframe—act now, aligning your intention with His truth.
Surah 46, Ayah 3
The Challenge of False Allies
Before praising or invoking any entity other than Allah today, pause, recite this verse, and consciously question the validity of their claimed power.
Surah 46, Ayah 4
Reflect
The Living Revelation: Embracing the Quran's Divine Might and Wisdom -- How often do I read the Qur’an as a book of words rather than as the living guidance from Allah? What shifts in attitude or behavior might arise when I consciously recognize its divine origin?
The Boundaries of Divine Time: A Call to Purposeful Living -- When have I procrastinated, believing the world will adjust itself? How does recognizing the Quranic reminder of a fixed divine term alter my sense of urgency and purpose?
The Challenge of False Allies -- What motivates me to invoke others in worship? Am I seeking their perceived power, or am I merely echoing a cultural habit that obscures Allah’s unique sovereignty?
Weekly Challenge
Weekly Challenge – The Divine Insight Journal (7 days)\nDay 1: Choose a short surah (2–3 verses). Read it aloud, note any reference to Allah’s might or wisdom.\nDay 2: Write a 1‑sentence reflection on how that attribute can guide a personal task today.\nDay 3: Repeat with a different surah; compare the themes.\nDay 4: Record a 2‑minute audio of yourself reciting the verse, then write how the sound affects your perception.\nDay 5: Share one insight with a trusted friend or family member and ask for their perspective.\nDay 6: Compile all reflections into a single page, highlighting how recognizing the Qur’an as the revelation of Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise, has altered your view.\nDay 7: Write a brief conclusion: one actionable change you will carry forward and a short dua asking Allah to keep this awareness alive.
Surah 46, Ayah 2
In the next 5 minutes, pick a verse from the Qur’an (e.g., 46:1‑3). Sit quietly, close your eyes, take three deep breaths, recite the verse aloud, and after each word say silently, “This is the revelation of Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.” Then write down one way this realization will influence your next action. Surah 46, Ayah 2
Sit comfortably, close your eyes, take three deep breaths, and silently recite, ‘Bismillahi, alhamdu lillahi.’ Set a 5‑minute timer mentally and jot down the next action you intend to take today, honoring the specified term of creation. Surah 46, Ayah 3
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The Revelation Transcript
35 verses
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Ha, Meem.
2
The sending down of the Scripture is from God, the Honorable, the Wise.
3
We did not create the heavens and the earth and what lies between them except with reason, and for a finite period. But the blasphemers continue to ignore the warnings they receive.
4
Unknown
Say, “Have you considered those you worship instead of God? Show me which portion of the earth they have created. Or do they own a share of the heavens? Bring me a scripture prior to this one, or some trace of knowledge, if you are truthful.”
5
Who is more wrong than him who invokes, besides God, those who will not answer him until the Day of Resurrection, and are heedless of their prayers?
6
And when humanity is gathered, they will be enemies to them, and will renounce their worship of them.
7
Unknown
When Our revelations are recited to them, plain and clear, those who disbelieve say of the truth when it has come to them, “This is obviously magic.”
8
Unknown
Or do they say, “He invented it himself”? Say, “If I invented it myself, there is nothing you can do to protect me from God. He knows well what you are engaged in. He is sufficient witness between me and you. He is the Forgiver, the Merciful.”
9
Narrator
Say, “I am not different from the other messengers; and I do not know what will be done with me, or with you. I only follow what is inspired in me, and I am only a clear warner.”
10
Allah
Say, “Have you considered? What if it is from God and you disbelieve in it? A witness from the Children of Israel testified to its like, and has believed, while you turned arrogant. God does not guide the unjust people.”
11
Allah
Those who disbelieve say to those who believe, “If it were anything good, they would not have preceded us to it.” And since they were not guided by it, they will say, “This is an ancient lie.”
12
And before it was the Book of Moses, a model and a mercy. And this is a confirming Book, in the Arabic language, to warn those who do wrong—and good news for the doers of good.
13
Allah
Those who say, “Our Lord is God,” then lead a righteous life—they have nothing to fear, nor shall they grieve.
14
These are the inhabitants of Paradise, where they will dwell forever—a reward for what they used to do.
15
Allah
We have enjoined upon man kindness to his parents. His mother carried him with difficulty, and delivered him with difficulty. His bearing and weaning takes thirty months. Until, when he has attained his maturity, and has reached forty years, he says, “Lord, enable me to appreciate the blessings You have bestowed upon me and upon my parents, and to act with righteousness, pleasing You. And improve my children for me. I have sincerely repented to You, and I am of those who have surrendered.”
16
Those are they from whom We accept the best of their deeds, and We overlook their misdeeds, among the dwellers of Paradise—the promise of truth which they are promised.
17
Allah
As for him who says to his parents, “Enough of you! Are you promising me that I will be raised up, when generations have passed away before me?” While they cry for God’s help, “Woe to you! Believe! The promise of God is true!” But he says, “These are nothing but tales of the ancients.”
18
Those are they upon whom the sentence is justified, among the communities that have passed away before them, of jinn and humans. They are truly losers.
19
There are degrees for everyone, according to what they have done, and He will repay them for their works in full, and they will not be wronged.
20
Allah
On the Day when the faithless will be paraded before the Fire: “You have squandered your good in your worldly life, and you took pleasure in them. So today you are being repaid with the torment of shame, because of your unjust arrogance on earth, and because you used to sin.”
21
Allah
And mention the brother of Aad, as he warned his people at the dunes. Warnings have passed away before him, and after him: “Worship none but God; I fear for you the punishment of a tremendous Day.”
22
Allah
They said, “Did you come to us to divert us from our gods? Then bring us what you threaten us with, if you are being truthful.”
23
Allah
He said, “The knowledge is only with God, and I inform you of what I was sent with; but I see you are an ignorant people.”
24
Then, when they saw a cloud approaching their valley, they said, “This is a cloud that will bring us rain.” “In fact, it is what you were impatient for: a wind in which is grievous suffering.”
25
Us
It will destroy everything by the command of its Lord. And when the morning came upon them, there was nothing to be seen except their dwellings. Thus We requite the guilty people.
26
We had empowered them in the same way as We empowered you; and We gave them the hearing, and the sight, and the minds. But neither their hearing, nor their sight, nor their minds availed them in any way. That is because they disregarded the revelations of God; and so they became surrounded by what they used to ridicule.
27
We have destroyed many townships around you, and diversified the signs, so that they may return.
28
Why then did the idols, whom they worshiped as means of nearness to God, not help them? In fact, they abandoned them. It was their lie, a fabrication of their own making.
29
Us
Recall when We dispatched towards you a number of jinn, to listen to the Quran. When they came in its presence, they said, “Pay attention!” Then, when it was concluded, they rushed to their people, warning them.
30
Us
They said, “O our people, we have heard a Scripture, sent down after Moses, confirming what came before it. It guides to the truth, and to a straight path.
31
O our people! Answer the caller to God, and believe in Him; and He will forgive you your sins, and will save you from a painful punishment.”
32
Narrator
He who does not answer the caller to God will not escape on earth, and has no protectors besides Him. Those are in obvious error.
33
Do they not realize that God, who created the heavens and the earth, and was never tired by creating them, is Able to revive the dead? Yes indeed; He is Capable of everything.
34
Disbelievers
On the Day when those who disbelieved are presented to the Fire: “Is this not real?” They will say, “Yes, indeed, by our Lord.” He will say, “Then taste the suffering for having disbelieved.”
35
So be patient, as the messengers with resolve were patient, and do not be hasty regarding them. On the Day when they witness what they are promised, it will seem as if they had lasted only for an hour of a day. A proclamation: Will any be destroyed except the sinful people?
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