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254 and female, from a clot when it is emitted ; and that for Him is the next production ; and that he enriches and gives possession; and that He is the Lord of the Dog-star, and that He it was who destroyed ʿÂd of yore, and Thamûd, and left none of them ; and the people of Noah before them, — verily, they were most unjust and outrageous !

And the overthrown (cities) He threw down; and there covered them what did cover them !

Which then of your Lord’s benefits do ye dispute ?

This is a warner, one of the warners of yore !

The approaching day approaches ; there is none to discover it but God.

At this new discourse then do ye wonder ? and do ye laugh and not weep ? and ye divert yourselves the while !

But adore God and serve (Him). 

 . (ⅬⅣ. Mecca.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

The Hour draws nigh, and the moon is split