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Rowwad Translation Center — 361

25:12 When it sees them from a far distance, they will hear its raging and roaring.

25:13 And when they are thrown into a narrow space therein, chained together, they will cry out for death.

25:14 Do not cry out this Day for death only once, but cry out many times.”

25:15 Say, “Is that better or the Eternal Paradise which has been promised to the righteous?” It will be as a reward for them and as a final destination.

25:16 They will have there whatever they wish for, abiding therein forever. That is a promise that your Lord has taken upon Himself.”

25:17 On the Day when He will gather them along with those whom they worshiped besides Allah[1], He will say, “Did you mislead these slaves of Mine, or did they stray from the right way on their own?”

25:18 They will say, “Glory be to You! It was not for us to take besides You any guardians. But You provided for them and their forefathers pleasures, until they forgot the message, for they were a ruined people.”

25:19 Thus they will deny all what you say[1], so you cannot avert [punishment] nor can you get any help. Whoever among you does wrong[2], We will make him taste a great punishment.

25:20 We did not send any messengers before you [O Prophet] except that they ate food and walked in the markets. We have made some of you as a trial for others. Will you have patience? For your Lord is All-Seeing.