The Majestic Quran

1 Ha Meem . G 2 By the Book whose teachings are clear, 3 We sent an Arabic Quran so you may understand. 4 Preserved in the Divine Tablet, securely with Us; it is majestic and full of wisdom. 5 Should We turn away and deprive yo u 34 of this reminder because you are people who have gone beyond limits? 6 We sent many prophets to the past generations; 7 when a prophet came to them they mocked him, 8 so We destroyed them. They were stronger than them, and now they are part of history. T 9 If you ask them who created the Heavens and the Earth they will say they were created by the Almighty, the Knower, 10 Who made the Earth fla t 35 and in it made many paths so that you may find your way around. 11 He sent rain from the sky in carefully measured amounts; with it We bring dead land to life, similarly you will be brought out alive from graves . 12 He created all kinds of things, made ships and livestock for you to ride on, 13 sitting comfortably on their backs remembering the bounties of your Lord, and when you are mounted comfortably on them you should pray: “Glory to Him Who made this for our benefit; we weren’t capable of controlling it, 14 and we are returning to our Lord.” D 15 Do the idolaters think some of His servants are His offspring? Humans are openly unthankful. 16 So God chose daughters for Himself from His creation and preferred sons for you? 17 When one of them is given the good news of what he ascribes to the Most Kind, his face turns dark and he is furious: 18 “What!” One who is brought up in fine jewellery and incapable of presenting a case clearly . 36 19 They describe the angels who are servants of the Most Kind as females. Were they present at their creation? Their false claims are recorded and they will be questioned. T 20 They say, “If the Most Kind wanted, we wouldn’t have worshipped the idols.” They don’t understand what they are saying and guessing. 21 Or have We given them a book before this which they follow? 22 No; they say, “We found our forefathers on this path and we are guided by their