Surah 51

And in ‘Âd (there is also a sign) when We sent against them the barren wind;

It spared nothing that it reached, but blew it into broken spreads of rotten ruins.

And in Thamûd (there is also a sign), when they were told: "Enjoy yourselves for a while!"

But they insolently defied the Command of their Lord, so the Sâ‘iqah[6] overtook them while they were looking.

Then they were unable to rise up, nor could they help themselves.

(So were) the people of Nûh (Noah) before them. Verily, they were a people who were Fâsiqûn (rebellious, disobedient to Allâh).

With power did We construct the heaven. Verily, We are Able to extend the vastness of space thereof.

And We have spread out the earth: how Excellent Spreader (thereof) are We!

And of everything We have created pairs, that you may remember (the Grace of Allâh).

So flee to Allâh (from His Torment to His Mercy - Islâmic Monotheism). Verily, I (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) am a plain warner to you from Him.[7]

And set not up (or worship not) any other ilâh (god) along with Allâh [Glorified be He (Alone), Exalted above all that they associate as partners with Him]. Verily, I (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) am a plain warner to you from Him.

Likewise, no Messenger came to those before them but they said: "A sorcerer or a madman!"

Have they (the people of the past) transmitted this saying to these (Quraish pagans)? Nay, they are themselves a people transgressing beyond bounds (in disbelief)!

So turn away (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) from them (Quraish pagans), you are not blame-worthy (as you have conveyed Allâh’s Message).

And remind (by preaching the Qur’ân, O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), for verily, the reminding profits the believers.

And I (Allâh) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone).

I seek not any provision from them (i.e. provision for themselves or for My creatures) nor do I ask that they should feed Me (i.e. feed themselves or My creatures).

Verily, Allâh is the All-Provider, Owner of Power, the Most Strong.

And verily, for those who do wrong, there is a portion of torment like to the evil portion of torment (which came for) their likes (of old); so let them not ask Me to hasten on!

Then woe to those who disbelieve (in Allâh and His Oneness - Islâmic Monotheism) from their Day which they have been promised (for their punishment).[8]