Rowwad Translation Center — 564

67:27 Then when they see it[1] approaching closer, the faces of the disbelievers will be distressed, and it will be said, “This is what you were asking for[2].”

67:28 Say, “What do you think[1], if Allah causes me and those who are with me to die or shows us mercy, who will save the disbelievers from a painful punishment?”

67:29 Say, “He is the Most Compassionate; we believe in Him and put our trust in Him. You will come to know who is clearly misguided.”

67:30 Say, “What do you think, if your water were to sink deep into the earth, who can bring you flowing water?”

68:1 Nūn[1]. By the pen and what they [i.e., the angels] write [in the Records of deeds],

68:2 By the grace of your Lord [O Prophet], you are not a madman.

68:3 You will surely have a never-ending reward.

68:4 Indeed, you are of a great moral character.

68:5 Soon you will see and they will see,

68:6 which of you is afflicted with madness.

68:7 Indeed, your Lord alone knows best who has strayed from His way and those who are rightly guided.

68:8 So do not obey the deniers.

68:9 They wish that you would compromise so they would too compromise.

68:10 And do not obey every disgraceful swearer,

68:11 backbiter, gossip-monger,

68:12 withholder of good, transgressor, sinful,

68:13 coarse, and furthermore, an illegitimate child[1].

68:14 Simply because he has wealth and children,

68:15 When Our verses are recited to him, he says, “Ancient fables!”

68:16 We will soon brand him on the snout[1].