Have you considered he who turns his back, 33 who at first gave a little, then later held back? 34 Does he [claim to] have knowledge of something that is beyond the reach of human perception, so that he can see [it clearly]? 35 Nay, is he not acquainted with what is in the Books of Moses- 36 And of Ibrahim, who was most obedient? 37 That no soul shall bear another's burden, 38 and that everyone shall have in his account only that which he worked for, 39 And that his endeavour shall be presently observed. 40 Thereafter he shall be recompensed therefor with the fullest recompense. 41 And that to your Lord is the finality 42 That it is He Who granteth Laughter and Tears; 43 and that it is He who causes to die, and causes to live 44 That He did create in pairs,- male and female, 45 from an ejaculated drop (of sperm), 46 and that it is for Him to grant the second life, 47 It is He who grants people temporary and durable wealth. 48 And that it is He who is the Lord of Sirius 49 And that it is He (Allah) Who destroyed the former 'Ad (people), 50 and Thamood, sparing no one, 51 and before them the people of Noah who were even more unjust and insolent; 52 just as He thrust into perdition those cities that were overthrown 53 Then covered them with that which covered them. 54 Concerning which then, of the bounties of thy Lord, canst thou dispute? 55 This is a warning among the warnings of yore. 56 The near event draws nigh. 57 [although] none but God can unveil it.... 58 At this discourse then marvel ye? 59 Why do you laugh rather than weep? 60 while you are thoughtless? 61 Prostrate yourselves before Allah, and serve Him. ۩ 62