47 And they used to say: When we die and become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised? |
48 Or our fathers of yore? |
49 Say: The ancients and those of later times |
50 Will surely be gathered together for the appointed hour of a known day. |
51 Then shall you, O you who err and deny, |
52 Eat of the tree of Zaqqūm, |
53 And fill (your) bellies with it; |
54 Then drink after it of boiling water; |
55 And drink as drinks the thirsty camel. |
56 This is their entertainment on the day of Requital. |
57 We have created you, why do you not then accept? |
58 See you that which you emit? |
59 Is it you that create it or are We the Creator? |
60 We have ordained death among you and We are not to be overcome, |
61 That We may change your state and make you grow into what you know not. |
62 And certainly you know the first growth, why do you not then mind? |
63 See you what you sow? |
64 Is it you that cause it to grow, or are We the Causer of growth? |
65 If We pleased, We would make it chaff, then would you lament: |
66 Surely we are burdened with debt: |
67 Nay, we are deprived. |
68 See you the water which you drink? |
69 Do you bring it down from the clouds, or are We the Bringer? |
70 If We pleased, We could make it saltish; why give you not thanks? |
71 See you the fire which you kindle? |