Surah 37

So, verily you (pagans) and those whom you worship (idols)

Cannot lead astray [turn away from Him (Allâh) anyone of the believers],

Except those who are predestined to burn in Hell!

And there is not one of us (angels) but has his known place (or position);

And verily, we (angels), we stand in rows (for the prayers as you Muslims stand in rows for your prayers);

And verily, we (angels), indeed are those who glorify (Allâh’s Praises i.e. perform prayers).

And indeed they (Arab pagans) used to say:

"If we had a reminder as had the men of old (before the coming of Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم as a Messenger of Allâh),

"We would have indeed been the chosen slaves of Allâh (true believers of Islâmic Monotheism)!"

But (now that the Qur’ân has come) they disbelieve therein (i.e. in the Qur’ân and in Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم , and all that he brought, - the Divine Revelation), so they will come to know![6]

And, verily, Our Word has gone forth of old for Our slaves, the Messengers,

That they verily would be made triumphant,

And that Our hosts! they verily would be the victors.

So turn away (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from them for a while,

And watch them and they shall see (the punishment)!

Do they seek to hasten on Our Torment?

Then, when it descends in their courtyard (i.e. near to them), evil will be the morning for those who had been warned!

So turn (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) away from them for a while,

And watch and they shall see (the torment)!

Glorified be your Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they attribute unto Him!