And of those whom We have created there is a party who guide men through the truth and act justly according to it.

As for those who reject Our signs as false, We shall lead them, step by step, to their ruin without their even perceiving it.

And (for this purpose) I will grant them respite. My design is incontrovertible.

Have they not pondered that their companion [i.e. the Prophet Muhammad] is not afflicted with insanity? He is only a plain warner.

Have they not observed the kingdom of the heavens and the earth, and all that Allah has created and that their term of life might have drawn near After this warning from the Prophet, what will it be that will make them believe?

For those whom Allah lets go astray, there is no guide; and He will leave them in their transgression to stumble blindly.

They ask you concerning the Hour, when will its coming be? Say: 'The knowledge of it is with my Lord alone: none but He will disclose it at its time. That will weigh heavily on the heavens and the earth; and it shall not come to you other than all of a sudden.' They ask you - as if you are eagerly inquisitive about it - concerning it. Say to them: 'The knowledge of it is with none except Allah. But most people are unaware of this reality.'

Tell them [O Muhammad]: 'I have no power to benefit or harm myself except as Allah may please. And had I knowledge of the unseen, I should have amassed all kinds of good, and no evil would have ever touched me. I am merely a warner and the herald of glad tidings to those who have faith.'

It is He - Allah -Who created you from a single being, and out of it He made its mate, that he may find comfort in her. And when he covers her, she bears a light burden and goes about with it. Then, when she grows heavy, they pray to their Lord: 'If You bestow upon us a healthy child, we will surely give thanks.'

But when He vouchsafes them a healthy child, they attribute to Him partners regarding what Allah had bestowed upon them. Subliminally exalted is Allah above that which they associate with Him.

Do they associate (with Allah in His divinity) those who can create nothing; rather, they are themselves created?

They have no power to help others. nor can they help themselves.

And if you call them to true guidance, they will not follow you. It is all the same for you whether you call them to true guidance or keep silent.

Those whom you invoke other than Allah are creatures like you. So invoke them. and see if they answer your call, if what you claim is true.

Have they feet on which they can walk? Have they hands with which they can grasp? Have they eyes with which they can see? Have they ears with which they can hear? Say [O Muhammad]: 'Invoke all those to whom you ascribe a share in Allah's divinity, then scheme against me and grant me no respite.

My guardian is Allah Who has revealed the Book, and it is He Who protects the righteous.

And those whom you invoke other than Allah, they can neither help themselves nor you.

And if you were to call them to true guidance, they will not hear; and you observe them looking at you whereas they have no power to see.'

[O Prophet!] Show forgiveness, enjoin equity, and avoid the ignorant.

And if it happens that a prompting from Satan should stir you up, seek refuge with Allah. He is All-Hearing, All-Knowing.

If the God-fearing are instigated by any suggestion of Satan, they instantly become alert, whereafter they clearly perceive the right way.

As for their brethren [the Satans], they draw them deeper into error and do not relax in their efforts.

[O Prophet!] When you do not produce before them any miracle, they say: 'Why do you not choose for yourself a miracle?' Say to them: 'I follow only what is revealed to me by my Lord. This is nothing but a means of insight into the truth, and guidance and mercy from your Lord to the people who believe.

So when the Qur'an is recited, listen carefully to it, and keep silent so that you may, be shown mercy.'

And remember [O Prophet] your Lord in your mind, with humility and fear, and without raising your voice; remember Him in the morning and evening, and do not become of those who are negligent.

[The angels] who are near to Your Lord, never turn away from His service out of arrogance; they rather glorify Him and prostrate themselves before Him.