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servants.
Lut, too, was among those sent (by Us). We delivered him and all
his kinsfolk, except for an old woman who stayed behind, and utterly
destroyed the others. You pass by their sites in the morning and at
night-time: will you not take heed?
Yunus, too, was one of those sent (by Us). He fled to the laden
ship, cast lots, and was condemned. A whale swallowed him, for he
had done amiss; and had he not devoulty praisedAllah he would have
stayed in its belly till the Day of Resurrection. We threw him, gravely
ill, upon a desolate shore and caused a gourd-tree to grow over him.
Thus We sent him to a hundred thousand strong or more. They
believed in himandWe let them live in ease awhile.
Now ask them if it be true that Allah has daughters, while they
themselves choose sons. Did We create the angels females in their
presence? It is of their falsehood that they say: 'Allah has begotten
children.' Surely they lie.
Would He choose daughters instead of sons? What is the matter
with you? Howdo you judge?
Will you not take heed? Or have you a positive proof? Show us
your scriptures, if what you say be true!
They assert kinship between Him and the jinn. But the jinn well
know that they will all be brought before Him. Exalted beAllah above
their imputations! Not so are the true believers.
Neither you nor what you worship shall deceive any about Allah
save him who is destined for Hell. (Those ranged in ranks say): 'We
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THOSE RANGED IN RANKS
THE QURAN