82 His command, when He intends anything, is only to say to it, Be, and it is.

83 So glory be to Him in Whose hand is the kingdom of all things! and to Him you will be returned.

Chapter 37 Al-Ṣāffāt: Those Ranging in Ranks

1 By those ranging in ranks,

2 And those who restrain holding in restraint,

3 And those who recite the Reminder,

4 Surely your God is One.

5 The Lord of the heavens and the earth and what is between them, and the Lord of the eastern lands.

6 Surely We have adorned the lower heaven with an adornment, the stars,

7 And (there is) a safeguard against every rebellious devil.

8 They cannot listen to the exalted assembly and they are reproached from every side,

9 Driven off; and for them is a perpetual chastisement,

10 Except him who snatches away but once, then there follows him a brightly shining flame.

11 So ask them whether they are stronger in creation or those (others) whom We have created. Surely We created them of firm clay.

12 Nay, thou wondererest, while they mock,

13 And when they are reminded, they mind not,

14 And when they see a sign, they seek to scoff,

15 And say: This is nothing but clear enchantment.

16 When we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then be raised,