O believers, obey God and His Messenger, and do not turn away from Him, even as you are listening; 20 Do not be like those who say, "We hear," but pay no heed to what they hear -- 21 ۞ Indeed, the worst of living creatures in the sight of Allah are the deaf and dumb who do not use reason. 22 Had Allah known of any good in them He would have made them hear, but had He made them hear they would have turned away, averse. 23 O ye who believe! Obey Allah, and the messenger when He calleth you to that which quickeneth you, and know that Allah cometh in between the man and his own heart, and that He it is unto Whom ye will be gathered. 24 And guard yourselves against a chastisement which cannot fall exclusively on those of you who are wrong-doers, and know that Allah is severe in punishment. 25 And remember when you were few and abased in the land, and were fearful that the people would snatch you away; but He gave you refuge, and confirmed you with His help, and provided you with the good things, that haply you might be thankful. 26 O believers, betray not God and the Messenger, and betray not your trusts and that wittingly; 27 and know that your worldly goods and your children are but a trial and a temptation, and that with God there is a tremendous reward. 28