The Majestic Quran

sinful people. 14 Then afterwards, We made you successors in the land, so We could see how you would behave. T P r ’ Q 15 Whenever Our verses are recited, those who don’t expect to meet Us say, “Bring us a Quran other than this one, or else alter it.” Say: “It is not for me to change it by myself. I follow what is revealed to me; and I fear the torment of an overwhelming day, if I disobey My Lord.” 16 Say: “If God wanted, I would not have recited it to you, nor would He have informed you of it. I spent my entire life among you before it was revealed . Can you not think it through ?” 17 Who then is a greater wrongdoer than the one who makes up lies about God or who denies His verses? Certainly, evildoers will not succeed. 18 Yet they worship besides God idols which can’t harm or benefit them, and they say, “These are our intercessors with God.” Say: “Are you informing God of what He doesn’t know in the Heavens and the Earth?” Glory be to Him! He is exalted above all they associate with Him . P ’ G ’ 19 At one time all people were a single community, then they started to disagree, and if it had not been for an earlier decree of Your Lord, the differences between them would have been settled long ago. 20 They say, “If only a sign would come down to him from his Lord,” Say: “The unseen belongs to God alone. So, wait for that sign , and I shall be waiting with you.” F - 21 When We let people enjoy Our kindness following a hard time they plot to cover up Our goodness. Say: “God is the swiftest planner.” Our messenger angels record all you’re plotting. 22 He lets you travel by land and sea, and when you are on board a ship, sailing happily along with a favourable wind, then suddenly a gale wind blows with waves from every direction and they realise they are trapped; at that moment they pray to God, sincerely and faithfully: “If You save us from this, we will be forever grateful.” 23 However, no sooner does He rescue them then, unashamedly, they are disrespectful throughout the land. People, your disrespect will only count against you – How brief is the enjoyment of this worldly life! – You will return to Us, and We shall inform you what you did.