Rowwad Translation Center — 294

18:5 They have no knowledge of it, nor did their forefathers[1]. What a monstrous word that comes out of their mouths! They say nothing but lies.

18:6 Perhaps you will grieve yourself to death [O Prophet] over them[1] if they do not believe in this message[2].

18:7 We have made all that is on earth as an adornment for it, so that We may test them as to which of them is best in deeds.

18:8 And We will surely turn all that is on it into a barren land[1].

18:9 Do you think that the people of the Cave and the Inscription were of Our only wondrous signs[1]?

18:10 When the youths took refuge in the Cave, and said, “Our Lord, grant us mercy from Yourself, and show us the right way in our ordeal[1].”

18:11 Then We caused them to fall into a deep sleep in the cave for many years.

18:12 Then We awakened them so that We may see which of the two parties would be more precise in calculating the length of their stay.

18:13 We relate to you their story in truth. They were youths who believed in their Lord, and We gave them more guidance.

18:14 We strengthened their hearts when they stood up and proclaimed, “Our Lord is the Lord of the heavens and earth. We will never call upon any god other than Him, or we would be uttering an outrageous lie[1].”

18:15 These people of ours have taken besides Him other gods. Why do they not bring clear proof about them? Who does greater wrong than one who fabricates lies against Allah?