Rowwad Translation Center — 271

16:35 Those who associate partners with Allah say, “If Allah had willed, neither we nor our forefathers would have worshiped anything besides Him, nor would we have prohibited anything without His command[1].” Those who came before them did the same. Is the duty of the messengers anything except to convey the message clearly?

16:36 Indeed, We sent to every community a messenger, [saying], “Worship Allah and shun false gods[1].” Among them were some whom Allah guided, while others were destined to stray. So travel through the land and see how was the end of the deniers!

16:37 Even though you are keen to guide them, Allah does not guide those whom He causes to stray[1], and they will have no helpers.

16:38 They swear by Allah their solemn oaths that Allah will not resurrect those who die. Yes, He will! It is a true promise upon Him, but most people do not know –

16:39 so that He may make clear to them that over which they differ, and so that the disbelievers may realize that they were liars.

16:40 When We intend something, We only say to it, “Be!”, and it is.

16:41 Those who migrated for the sake of Allah after being oppressed[1], We will surely give them good in this world. But the reward of the Hereafter is greater, if only they knew,

16:42 those who endured patiently and put their trust in their Lord.