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great man from the two towns? '
Is it they who apportion your Lord's blessings? It is We who
apportion to them their livelihoods in this world, exalting some in rank
above others, so that the one may take the other into his service. Better
is your Lord's mercy than all their hoarded treasures.
But for the fear that all mankind might have become one
community (of unbelievers), We would have given those who deny the
Lord of Mercy dwellings with silver roofs, and (silver) stairs on which
to go up, and (silver) doors and couches to recline upon; and also
ornaments of gold: for all these are but the fleeting comforts of this life.
The life to come with your Lord is for the righteous.
He that does not heed the warning of theMerciful shall have a devil
for his companion. Devils turn men away from the right path, though
they may think themselves rightly guided. And when finally he comes
before Us, he shall say: 'Would that we were as far apart as the east is
from the west.' Truly, evil is the companion.
But because you have done wrong, that others will share your
punishment will not avail you on that day.
Can you make the deaf hear, and guide the blind of those who are in
manifest error? Even if We take you away, they shall be punished by
Us. Or We shall show you that which We have promised them. For We
have absolute power over them.
Therefore hold fast to that which is revealed to you: you are on the
right path. It is an admonition to you and to your people. You shall be
questioned all.
Ask those of Our apostles whomWe sent before you ifWe ever
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