Have you seen him who turns his back, 33 And he gave a little, then refrained? 34 Does he have any knowledge of the world beyond the ken of sense-perception, and therefore, clearly sees (the Truth)? 35 Or hath he not had news of what is in the books of Moses 36 and of Abraham, who lived up to the trust? 37 That no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another 38 And that man will not obtain anything except what he strove for? 39 And that his endeavour shall be presently observed. 40 Then he will be recompensed with a full and the best recompense. 41 And that the end is only towards your Lord? 42 and that it is He alone who causes [you] to laugh and to weep; 43 And that it is He (Allah) Who causes death and gives life; 44 And that He createth the two spouses, the male and the female, 45 from a drop of sperm when it was emitted, 46 And that on Him is the bringing forth a second time; 47 and that it is He alone who frees from want and causes to possess; 48 That He is the Lord of Sirius; 49 That it was He who destroyed the 'Ad of old, 50 And destroyed the tribe of Thamud, not sparing anyone? 51 And the people of Nuh (Noah) aforetime, verily, they were more unjust and more rebellious and transgressing [in disobeying Allah and His Messenger Nuh (Noah)]. 52 just as He thrust into perdition those cities that were overthrown 53 So that they were covered over by what they were covered over. 54 How many favours of your Lord will you then deny? 55 This is a warner, of the warners of old. 56 The approaching event has come near. 57 and none but Allah can avert it. 58 Do you then wonder at this recital (the Quran)? 59 Will you laugh at it rather than weep? 60 while you make merry? 61 Prostrate yourselves before Allah, and serve Him. ۩ 62