50 And that He destroyed the first ‘Ād:

51 And Thamūd, so He spared not:

52 And the people of Noah before. Surely they were most iniquitous and inordinate.

53 And the overthrown cities, He hurled down:

54 So there covered them that which covered.

55 Which, then, of thy Lord’s benefits wilt thou dispute?

56 This is a warner of the warners of old.

57 The near Event draws nigh.

58 There is none besides Allāh to remove it.

59 Wonder you then at this announcement?

60 And do you laugh and not weep,

61 While you sport?

62 So bow down in prostration before Allāh and serve (Him). [Prostration]

Chapter 54 Al-Qamar: The Moon

1 The hour drew nigh and the moon was rent asunder.

2 And if they see a sign, they turn away and say: Strong enchantment!

3 And they deny and follow their low desires; and every affair is settled.

4 And certainly narratives have come to them, which should deter —

5 Consummate wisdom — but warnings avail not;

6 So turn away from them. On the day when the Inviter invites them to a hard task —

7 Their eyes cast down, they will go forth from their graves as if they were scattered locusts,

8 Hastening to the Inviter. The disbelievers will say: This is a hard day!