Rowwad Translation Center — 497

44:19 and do not be arrogant towards Allah. I have certainly come to you with clear proof.

44:20 And I certainly seek refuge with my Lord and your Lord, lest you stone me to death[1].

44:21 If you do not believe me, then leave me alone.”

44:22 Then he called upon his Lord, “These are wicked people”.

44:23 [Allah said], “Leave along with My slaves by night; you will surely be pursued.

44:24 And leave the sea parted[1]; for they are surely an army destined to drown.”

44:25 [Imagine] how many gardens and springs they left behind,

44:26 and crops and splendid mansions,

44:27 and luxuries they used to rejoice therein.

44:28 So it was; and We made another people inherit all that.

44:29 Neither the heaven nor earth wept for them, nor were they given any respite.

44:30 Thus did We save the Children of Israel from the humiliating punishment,

44:31 from Pharaoh. He was indeed arrogant who transgressed all bounds.

44:32 We chose them[1] knowingly over all other peoples.

44:33 And We gave them signs in which there was a clear test.

44:34 Indeed, these [Makkans] say,

44:35 “There is nothing after our first death, and we will not be resurrected,

44:36 then bring back our forefathers if you are truthful.”

44:37 Are they better [in power] or the people of Tubba‘[1] and those who were before them? We destroyed them, for they were truly wicked[2].

44:38 We have not created the heavens and earth and all that is between them for amusement.

44:39 We have not created them except for a true purpose, but most of them do not know.