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ⅬⅣ, 1-11. asunder. But if they see a sign they turn aside and say, ‘ Magic, continuous !’

And they call it a lie and follow their lusts ; but every matter is settled !

There has come to them some information with restraint in it — wisdom far-reaching — but warners avail not !

But turn thy back on them !

The day when the caller shall call to an awkward thing.

Humbly casting down their looks shall they come forth from their graves, as though they were locusts scattered abroad !

Hurrying forwards to the caller ! the misbelievers shall say, ‘ This is a difficult day !’

Noah’s people before them called (the apostles) liars ; they called our servant a liar ; and they said, ‘ Mad !’ and he was rejected.

And he called upon his Lord, ‘ Verily, I am overcome, come then to my help !’

And we opened the gates of heaven with water pouring down!