The Majestic Quran

footsteps.” 23 Similarly, when We sent a Warner before you to a town, the affluent peopl e 37 said, “We found our forefathers on this path and we are followers in their footsteps.” 24 The Prophet said, “If I bring you a better guide than what you received from your forefathers, even then?” They said, “We are deniers of your message.” 25 Consequently, We punished them; look what was the fate of the deniers. T 26 Remember when Abraham told his father and his people, “I reject what you worship 27 and I worship the One Who created me, and He guides me.” 28 And he implemented this wor d 38 among his children so they may return to it . 29 I let them and their forefathers enjoy life, until the truth eventually came to them and a noble messenger who explained clearly. 30 When the truth came to them they said, “This is magic and so we deny it.” 31 And said, “Why was this Quran not sent down on a famous personality from one of the two towns?” 39 32 Are they distributing your Lord’s Kindness? We Ourselves distribute among them their livelihoods in this worldly life, and We raise some among others in ranks so some may take others in employment. Your Lord’s Kindness is more excellent than the treasures they gather. H 33 And if it weren’t for the prospect that people would become one disbelieving community, We would have made for the deniers of the Most Kind, houses with silver roofs and stairways to climb; 34 the gates of their houses and the couches on which they rest would be made of silver, 35 and they would be surrounded by golden ornaments. These are mere enjoyments of worldly life. The delights of your Lord in the Hereafter are for the pious. W S ? 36 Anyone who turns a blind eye to the Most Kind’s reminder, will have a Satan appointed as their close companion. 37 They will stop them from following the straight path but they will believe they are guided. 38 Until he comes to Us and says, “Woe! I wish we were poles apar t 40 ” what an evil companion. 39 This criticism today will not benefit you at all since you have sinned and now you will share the punishment together. 40 Can you