Rowwad Translation Center — 475

40:67 It is He Who created you from dust[1], then from a sperm drop[2], then from a clinging clot[3]. Then He brings you out as an infant, so that you may reach your age of full strength, then you become old, even though some of you may die earlier – and so that you may reach an appointed term[4], and so that you may understand.

40:68 It is He Who gives life and causes death. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, “Be,” and it is.

40:69 Do you not see those who dispute concerning the signs of Allah, how can they be turned away?

40:70 those who reject the Book and what We sent Our messengers with. They will soon come to know,

40:71 when the shackles will be around their necks, and with chains they will be dragged

40:72 into the scalding water, then they will be burned in the Fire.

40:73 Then it will be said to them, “Where are those whom you used to associate as partners

40:74 with Allah?” They will say, “We have lost them; rather, we never used to call upon anything before.” This is how Allah causes the disbelievers to stray.

40:75 [They will be told], “This is because you used to rejoice on earth wrongfully, and you used to exult [arrogantly].

40:76 Enter the gates of Hell, abiding therein forever. Terrible is indeed the abode of the arrogant!”

40:77 So be patient [O Prophet]. Allah’s promise is true; whether We show you some of what We threaten them with, or cause you to die [before that], to Us they will be returned.