Hast thou considered him who turns his back 33 who at first gave a little, then later held back? 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 Ibrahim, who was most obedient? 37 That no bearer of burdens will bear the burden of another 38 And that there is not for man except that [good] for which he strives 39 And that his effort is going to be seen - 40 And only then will he receive his recompense in full; 41 And that to your Lord is the goal- 42 And that it is He who makes [one] laugh and weep 43 and that it is He who makes to die, and that makes to live, 44 That He created pairs, male and female, 45 of a sperm-drop, when it was cast forth, 46 And that upon Him is another bringing forth. 47 And that He it is Who enricheth and contenteth; 48 and that it is He who is the Lord of Sirius, 49 And that He destroyed the former (tribe of) A'ad, 50 And the Thamud nor gave them a lease of perpetual life. 51 Like the people of Noah before them, who were surely oppressors and rebellious; 52 And the overturned towns He hurled down 53 So that (ruins unknown) have covered them up. 54 About which of the bounties of your Lord can they persistently dispute? 55 This [Prophet] is a warner like the former warners. 56 The Hour that was to come draws ever nearer. 57 None besides Allah can avert it, (or advance it, or delay it). 58 At this discourse then marvel ye? 59 And laugh and not weep, 60 Wasting your (precious) lifetime in pastime and amusements (singing, etc.). 61 So fall you down in prostration to Allah, and worship Him (Alone). ۩ 62