The Majestic Quran

accepted. They will be in Hell as a result of their actions; they denied so they shall have boiling water and painful punishment. E 71 Say: “Shall we worship beside God things that can neither benefit nor harm us, and turn back on our heels once God has guided us, like someone who is distracted and tempted by Earthly demons , even though he has friends calling him to the truth, saying, ‘Come to us’?” Say: “God’s guidance is the only guidance; and we have been ordered to submit to the Lord of all the realms, 72 and to perform the prayer and to be mindful of Him; before Him you will all be gathered.” 73 He created the Heavens and the Earth for a purpose. A day will come when He says, “Be!” And it will be; His word is the absolute truth, all things will return to Him on the day when the last trumpet sounds. He is the Knower of the seen and unseen realms, the Wise, the Aware. A 74 Remember when Abraham said to his father, Azar , 71 “Have you taken idols as gods? I see you and your people are misguided.” 75 That’s how We showed Abraham the splendou r 72 of the Heavens and the Earth, so he became a firm believer. 76 As the night grew dark around him, he saw a star, he thought, “ Could this be My Lord?” After it set, he said, “I don’t like things that set.” 77 Similarly , after seeing the moon rising, he said, “ Could this be My Lord?” But, after it set, he said, “If My Lord doesn’t guide me, I will stray.” 78 When he saw the sun rising, he again said, “ Could this be My Lord? This is big.” After it set, he said, “My people, I am free from what you associate with God . 79 I naturally turn my face to Him Who created the Heavens and the Earth; I won’t associate partners with Him .” A ’ 80 On hearing this , his people began to argue with him, so he said, “Are you arguing with me about God, Who guided me? I am not afraid of those you associate with Him, unless My Lord wants something else. My Lord has knowledge of all things. Will you not listen? 81 Why should I be afraid of things you associate with Him , when you are not afraid to associate others with God about which He sent you no authority? Which of our two parties, you or me , deserves to enjoy security, if you have knowledge?” 82