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17:59 Nothing prevents Us from sending signs except that the earlier people denied them[1]. We gave Thamūd the she-camel as a clear sign, but they wrongfully rejected her[2]. We do not send signs except as a warning.

17:60 And [remember, O Prophet] when We told you, “Your Lord encompasses all people [with His knowledge and might][1].” We did not make the sight which We showed you[2] except as a test for people, as well as the cursed tree [mentioned] in the Qur’an. We keep threatening them, yet it only increases them to greater transgression.

17:61 And [remember] when We said to the angels, “Prostrate to Adam;” they all prostrated except Iblīs, who said, “Should I prostrate to whom You created from clay?”

17:62 He added, “Do You see this one whom You have honored above me? If you give me respite until the Day of Resurrection, I will surely overpower his offspring, except for a few[1].”

17:63 Allah said, “Be gone[1]! Whoever among them follows you, Hell will be an ample recompense for you all.

17:64 Entice with your voice whoever of them you can; mobilize against them your cavalry and infantry; manipulate them in their wealth[1] and children[2], and make promises to them.” But Satan does not promise them except delusion[3].

17:65 “You will have no authority over My slaves.” And sufficient is your Lord as a Guardian.

17:66 It is your Lord Who makes the ships sail for you through the sea, so that you may seek of His bounty. Indeed, He is ever Merciful to you.