Surah 26

They will not believe in it until they see the painful torment.

It shall come to them of a sudden, while they perceive it not.

Then they will say: "Can we be respited?"

Would they then wish for Our Torment to be hastened on?

Tell Me, (even) if We do let them enjoy for years,

And afterwards comes to them that (punishment) which they had been promised,

All that with which they used to enjoy shall not avail them.

And never did We destroy a township but it had its warners

By way of reminder, and We have never been unjust.

And it is not the Shayâtîn (devils) who have brought it (this Qur’ân) down.

Neither would it suit them, nor they can (produce it).

Verily, they have been removed far from hearing it.

So invoke not with Allâh another ilâh (god) lest you should be among those who receive punishment.

And warn your tribe (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) of near kindred.[4]

And be kind and humble to the believers who follow you.

Then if they disobey you, say: "I am innocent of what you do."

And put your trust in the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful,

Who sees you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) when you stand up (alone at night for Tahajjud prayers).

And your movements among those who fall prostrate (to Allâh in the five compulsory congregational prayers).

Verily He, only He, is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.