121-Thus indeed do We reward those who do right. 122-For they were two of Our believing Servants. 123-So also was Elias among those sent (by Us). 124-Behold, he said to his people, "Will ye not fear (Allah)? 125-"Will ye call upon Baal and forsake the Best of Creators, 126-"Allah, your Lord and Cherisher and the Lord and Cherisher of your fathers of old?" 127-But they rejected him, and they will certainly be called up (for punishment), 128-Except the sincere and devoted Servants of Allah (among them). 129-And We left (this blessing) for him among generations (to come) in later times: 130-"Peace and salutations to such as Elias!" 131-Thus indeed do We reward those who do right. 132-For he was one of Our believing Servants. 133-So also was Lut among those sent (by Us). 134-Behold, We delivered him and his adherents, all 135-Except an old woman who was among those who lagged behind: 136-Then We destroyed the rest. 137-Verily, ye pass by their (sites) by day, 138-And by night: will ye not understand? 139-So also was Jonah among those sent (by Us). 140-When he ran away (like a slave from captivity) to the ship (fully) laden, 141-He (agreed to) cast lots, and he was condemned: 142-Then the big Fish did swallow him, and he had done acts worthy of blame. 143-Had it not been that he (repented and) glorified Allah, 144-He would certainly have remained inside the Fish till the Day of Resurrection. 145-But We cast him forth on the naked shore in a state of sickness, 146-And We caused to grow, over him, a spreading plant of the Gourd kind, 147-And We sent him (on a mission) to a hundred thousand (men) or more. 148-And they believed; so We permitted them to enjoy (their life) for a while. 149-Now ask them their opinion: is it that thy Lord has (only) daughters, and they have sons? 150-Or that We created the angels female, and they are witnesses (thereto)? 151-Is it not that they say from their own invention, 152-"Allah has begotten children?" But they are liars! 153-Did He (then) choose daughters rather than sons? 154-What is the matter with you? How judge ye? 155-Will ye not then receive admonition? 156-Or have ye an authority manifest? 157-Then bring ye your Book (Of authority) if ye be truthful! 158-And they have invented a blood-relationship between Him and the Jinns: but the Jinns know (Quite well) that they have indeed to appear (Before His Judgment-Seat)! 159-Glory to Allah (He is free) from the things they ascribe (To Him)! 160-Not (so do) the Servants of Allah, sincere and devoted. 161-For, verily, neither ye nor those ye worship; 162-Can lead (any) into temptation concerning Allah, 163-Except such as are (Themselves) going to the Blazing Fire! 164-(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed; 165-"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service); 166-"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!" 167-And there were those who said, 168-"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old, 169-"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!" 170-But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: but soon will they know! 171-Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to Our Servants sent (by Us), 172-That they would certainly be assisted, 173-And that Our forces, they surely must conquer. 174-So turn thou away from them for a little while, 175-And watch them (how they fare), and they soon shall see (how thou farest)! 176-Do they wish (indeed) to hurry on our Punishment? 177-But when it descends into the open space before them, evil will be the morning for those who were warned (and heeded not)! 178-So turn thou away from them for a little while, 179-And watch (how they fare) and they soon shall see (How thou farest)! 180-Glory to thy Lord, the Lord of Honour and Power! (He is free) from what they ascribe (to Him)! 181-And Peace on the Messengers! 182-And Praise to Allah, the Lord and Cherisher of the Worlds.

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