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became hardened, and Satan made their (sinful) acts seem alluring to them.
006.044 But when they forgot the warning they had received, We opened to them the gates of all (good) things, until,
in the midst of their enjoyment of Our gifts, on a sudden, We called them to account, when lo! they were plunged in
despair!
006.045 Of the wrong-doers the last remnant was cut off. Praise be to God, the Cherisher of the worlds.
006.046 Say: "Think ye, if God took away your hearing and your sight, and sealed up your hearts, who - a god other than
God - could restore them to you?" See how We explain the signs by various (symbols); yet they turn aside.
006.047 Say: "Think ye, if the punishment of God comes to you, whether suddenly or openly, will any be destroyed
except those who do wrong?
006.048 We send the apostles only to give good news and to warn: so those who believe and mend (their lives),- upon
them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.
006.049 But those who reject our signs,- them shall punishment touch, for that they ceased not from transgressing.
006.050 Say: "I tell you not that with me are the treasures of God, nor do I know what is hidden, nor do I tell you I am
an angel. I but follow what is revealed to me." Say: "can the blind be held equal to the seeing?" Will ye then consider
not?
006.051 Give this warning to those in whose (hearts) is the fear that they will be brought (to judgment) before their
Lord: except for Him they will have no protector nor intercessor: that they may guard (against evil).
006.052 Send not away those who call on their Lord morning and evening, seeking His face. In naught art thou
accountable for them, and in naught are they accountable for thee, that thou shouldst turn them away, and thus be (one)
of the unjust.
006.053 Thus did We try some of them by comparison with others, that they should say: "Is it these then that God hath
favoured from amongst us?" Doth not God know best those who are grateful?
006.054 When those come to thee who believe in Our signs, Say: "Peace be on you: Your Lord hath inscribed for
Himself (the rule of) mercy: verily, if any of you did evil in ignorance, and thereafter repented, and amend (his
conduct), lo! He is Oft- forgiving, Most Merciful.
006.055 Thus do We explain the signs in detail: that the way of the sinners may be shown up.
006.056 Say: "I am forbidden to worship those - others than God - whom ye call upon." Say: "I will not follow your wain
desires: If I did, I would stray from the path, and be not of the company of those who receive guidance."
006.057 Say: "For me, I (work) on a clear sign from my Lord, but ye reject Him. What ye would see hastened, is not
in my power. The command rests with none but God: He declares the truth, and He is the best of judges."
006.058 Say: "If what ye would see hastened were in my power, the matter would be settled at once between you and
me. But God knoweth best those who do wrong."
006.059 With Him are the keys of the unseen, the treasures that none knoweth but He. He knoweth whatever there is
on the earth and in the sea. Not a leaf doth fall but with His knowledge: there is not a grain in the darkness (or depths)
of the earth, nor anything fresh or dry (green or withered), but is (inscribed) in a record clear (to those who can read).
006.060 It is He who doth take your souls by night, and hath knowledge of all that ye have done by day: by day doth He
raise you up again; that a term appointed be fulfilled; In the end unto Him will be your return; then will He show you
the truth of all that ye did.
006.061 He is the irresistible, (watching) from above over His worshippers, and He sets guardians over you. At length,
when death approaches one of you, Our angels take his soul, and they never fail in their duty.
006.062 Then are men returned unto God, their protector, the (only) reality: Is not His the command? and He is the
swiftest in taking account.
006.063 Say: "Who is it that delivereth you from the dark recesses of land and sea, when ye call upon Him in humility
and silent terror: 'If He only delivers us from these (dangers), (we vow) we shall truly show our gratitude'.?"
006.064 Say "It is God that delivereth you from these and all (other) distresses: and yet ye worship false gods!"
006.065 Say: "He hath power to send calamities on you, from above and below, or to cover you with confusion in party
strife, giving you a taste of mutual vengeance - each from the other." See how We explain the signs by various
(symbols); that they may understand.
006.066 But thy people reject this, though it is the truth. Say: "Not mine is the responsibility for arranging your affairs;