The Majestic Quran

G , 100 We told you these stories about some of the towns; some are still standing and others have been razed to the ground. 101 We didn’t wrong them, they wronged themselves. The gods they used to call on beside God didn’t benefit them at all when Your Lord’s verdict came to pass; they only increased their devastation. 102 That is how your Lord snatches away towns that are steeped in evil: His punishment is severely painful. 103 In this are signs for anyone who fears the punishment of the Hereafter, a day when humanity will be gathered, a day to be witnessed. P 104 We will delay it only for a limited time. 105 That day, when it comes, not a soul will speak without His permission, and some of them will be miserably sad whilst others will be happy. 106 The sad ones will be tossed in the Fire, where they will scream and groan, 107 staying there until the Heavens and Earth remain, unless it pleases your Lord to do otherwise. Your Lord does what He pleases. 108 The happy ones will be in Paradise, staying there if the Heavens and Earth remain, unless it pleases your Lord to do otherwise, an infinite gift. 109 So don’t be doubtful about what these people worship; they worship what their forefathers worshipped before them , and We will give them their share in full , without reduction. M 110 We gave Moses the Book, but his followers disagreed about it, and if it had not been for an earlier decree issued by Your Lord, the matter would have been settled between them; meanwhile they remain in grave doubt about it. 111 Every one of them will be repaid in full by your Lord according to their deeds. He is aware of what they do. 112 So remain firm, just as you have been told, you and those who have repented with you, and don’t exceed the limits. God sees whatever you do. A , 113 Don’t be persuaded by those who do wrong, then you’ll be punished with fire; and, as you have no protectors besides God, you won’t be helped in any way . 114 Perform the prayer at both ends of the day and in some part of the night. Good deeds shall erase evil deeds. That is a powerful reminder for the mindful people. 115 Be patient, for God doesn’t waste the

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