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Translation of page 523

1. 51:52

   Similarly, there came not to those before them any messenger except that they said, "A magician or a madman."

2. 51:53

   Did they suggest it to them? Rather, they [themselves] are a transgressing people.

3. 51:54

   So leave them, [O Muḥammad], for you are not to be blamed.

4. 51:55

   And remind, for indeed, the reminder benefits the believers.

5. 51:56

   And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.

6. 51:57

   I do not want from them any provision, nor do I want them to feed Me.

7. 51:58

   Indeed, it is Allāh who is the [continual] Provider, the firm possessor of strength.

8. 51:59

   And indeed, for those who have wronged is a portion [of punishment] like the portion of their companions [i.e., predecessors], so let them not impatiently urge Me.

9. 51:60

   And woe to those who have disbelieved from their Day which they are promised.

10. 52:1

    By the mount

11. 52:2

    And [by] a Book inscribed

12. 52:3

    In parchment spread open

13. 52:4

    And [by] the frequented House

14. 52:5

    And [by] the ceiling [i.e., heaven] raised high

15. 52:6

    And [by] the sea set on fire,

16. 52:7

    Indeed, the punishment of your Lord will occur.

17. 52:8

    Of it there is no preventer.

18. 52:9

    On the Day the heaven will sway with circular motion

19. 52:10

    And the mountains will pass on, departing -

20. 52:11

    Then woe, that Day, to the deniers,

21. 52:12

    Who are in [empty] discourse amusing themselves.

22. 52:13

    The Day they are thrust toward the fire of Hell with a [violent] thrust, [its angels will say],

23. 52:14

    "This is the Fire which you used to deny.