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And this enlightening scripture.
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We have sent it down in a blessed night, for we are to warn.
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In it (the scripture), every matter of wisdom is clarified.
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It is a predetermined command from us that we send messengers.
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This is a mercy from your Lord. He is the Hearer, the Omniscient.
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Lord of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them. If only you could be certain!
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There is no other god beside Him. He controls life and death; your Lord and the Lord of your ancestors.
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Indeed, they are doubtful, heedless.
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Therefore, watch for the day when the sky brings a profound smoke.
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It will envelop the people; this is a painful retribution.
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Our Lord, relieve this retribution for us; we are believers.
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Now that it is too late, they remember! An enlightening messenger had come to them.
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But they turned away from him, saying, Well educated, but crazy!
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We will relieve the retribution for awhile; you will soon revert.
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The day we strike the big stroke, we will avenge.
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We have tested before them the people of Pharaoh; an honorable messenger went to them.
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Proclaiming: Listen to me, servants of GOD. I am an honest messenger to you.
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And, Do not transgress against GOD. I bring to you powerful proofs.
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I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord, if you oppose me.
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If you do not wish to believe, then simply leave me alone.
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Subsequently, he implored his Lord: These are wicked people.
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(God said,) Travel with My servants during the night; you will be pursued.
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Cross the sea quickly; their troops will be drowned.
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Thus, they left behind many gardens and springs.
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Crops and a luxurious life.
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Blessings that they enjoyed.
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All these we caused to be inherited by other people.
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Neither the heaven, nor the earth wept over them, and they were not respited.
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Meanwhile, we saved the Children of Israel from the humiliating persecution.
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