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Lot [26:160] The people of Lot disbelieved the messengers. [26:161] Their brother Lot said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:162] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:163] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:164] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes only from the Lord of the universe. … Continue reading Lot (26:160 – 26:175)

Sãleh [26:141] Thamûd disbelieved the messengers. [26:142] Their brother Sãleh said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:143] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:144] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:145] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes only from the Lord of the universe. [26:146] "Do you suppose you will be left … Continue reading Saleh (26:141 – 26:159)

Hûd [26:123] 'Ãd disbelieved the messengers. [26:124] Their brother Hûd said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:125] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:126] "You shall reverence GOD, and obey me. [26:127] "I do not ask you for any wage; my wage comes from the Lord of the universe. [26:128] "You build on every hill a mansion for … Continue reading Hud (26:123 – 26:140)

Noah [26:105] The people of Noah disbelieved the messengers. [26:106] Their brother Noah said to them, "Would you not be righteous? [26:107] "I am an honest messenger to you. [26:108] "You shall reverence GOD and obey me. [26:109] "I do not ask you for any wage. My wage comes from the Lord of the universe. [26:110] "You shall reverence GOD and obey me." [26:111] They … Continue reading Noah (26:105 – 26:122)

They Will Disown Their Idols [26:92] They will be asked, "Where are the idols you had worshiped [26:93] "beside GOD? Can they help you now? Can they help themselves?" [26:94] They will be thrown therein, together with the strayers. [26:95] And all of Satan's soldiers. [26:96] They will say as they feud therein, [26:97] "By GOD, we were far astray. [26:98] "How could … Continue reading They Will Disown Their Idols (26:92 – 26:104)

Abraham [26:69] Narrate to them Abraham's history. [26:70] He said to his father and his people, "What is this you are worshiping?" [26:71] They said, "We worship statues; we are totally devoted to them." [26:72] He said, "Can they hear you when you implore? [26:73] "Can they benefit you, or harm you?" [26:74] They said, "No; but we found our … Continue reading Abraham (26:69 – 26:91)

The Inevitable Retribution [26:57] Consequently, we deprived them of gardens and springs. [26:58] And treasures and an honorable position. [26:59] Then we made it an inheritance for the Children of Israel. [26:60] They pursued them towards the east. [26:61] When both parties saw each other, Moses' people said, "We will be caught." [26:62] He said, … Continue reading The Inevitable Retribution (26:57 – 26:68)

The Experts See the Truth [26:46] The magicians fell prostrate. [26:47] They said, "We believe in the Lord of the universe. [26:48] "The Lord of Moses and Aaron." [26:49] He said, "Did you believe with him before I give you permission? He must be your teacher, who taught you magic. You will surely find out. … Continue reading The Experts See the Truth (26:46 – 26:52)

Moses [26:10] Recall that your Lord called Moses: "Go to the transgressing people. [26:11] "Pharaoh's people; perhaps they reform." [26:12] He said, "My Lord, I fear lest they disbelieve me. [26:13] "I may lose my temper. My tongue gets tied; send for my brother Aaron. [26:14] "Also, they consider me a fugitive; I fear lest … Continue reading Moses (26:10 – 26:45)

The Quran's Mathematical Code [26:5] Whenever a reminder from the Most Gracious comes to them, that is new, they turn away in aversion. [26:6] Since they disbelieved, they have incurred the consequences of their heedlessness. [26:7] Have they not seen the earth, and how many kinds of beautiful plants we have grown thereon? [26:8] This … Continue reading The Quran’s Mathematical Code (26:5 – 26:9)