HAST THOU, then, ever considered him who turns away [from remembering Us, and cares for no more than the life of this world,] 33 who gave a little, and then stopped? 34 Has he knowledge of the Unknown that he perceives everything? 35 Or has he never yet been told of what was [said] in the revelations of Moses, 36 and of Abraham, who lived up to the trust? 37 “That no bearer of a burden shall bear the burden of another, 38 and that man shall have nothing but what he has striven for, 39 He will certainly see the result of his labor 40 Thereafter he shall be recompensed therefor with the fullest recompense. 41 That to thy Lord is the final Goal; 42 And that He it is Who makes (men) laugh and makes (them) weep; 43 and that it is He who causes to die, and causes to live 44 and He it is Who created the two kinds, the male and the female, 45 from a discharged living germ 46 and that it is for Him to grant the second life, 47 that it is He who gives wealth and possessions; 48 and that it is He alone who sustains the brightest star; 49 It was He who totally destroyed the former 'Ad 50 Thamud, 51 and that He it is Who destroyed the people of Noah before for they were much given to iniquity and transgression. 52 And the overturned towns He hurled down 53 So that there covered them that which did cover. 54 Which of your Lord's benefits will you then dispute about? 55 THIS IS a warning like those warnings of old: 56 The Imminent is near at hand; 57 and none but Allah can avert it. 58 Do you, perchance, find this tiding strange? 59 And keep laughing and do not weep, 60 Wasting your time in vanities? 61 So make obeisance to Allah and serve (Him). ۩ 62