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 Hast thou considered if he were in guidance or bade piety?

Hast thou considered if he said it was a lie, and turned his back?

Did he not know that God can see?

Nay, surely, if he do not desist we will drag him by the forelock ! —the lying sinful forelock !

So let him call his counsel: we will call the guards of hell !

Nay, obey him not, but adore and draw nigh ! 

 . (ⅩⅭⅦ. Place of origin doubtful.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

Verily, we sent it down on the Night of Power !

And what shall make thee know what the Night of Power is?—the Night of Power is better than a thousand months !

The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by the permission of their Lord with every bidding.

Peace it is until rising of the dawn ! 

 . (ⅩⅭⅧ. Place of origin doubtful.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

Those of the people of the Book and the idolaters