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Rowwad Translation Center — 224

11:20 They will have no escape on earth, nor will they have any protector besides Allah. Their punishment will be doubled, for they failed to hear or see [the truth][1].

11:21 It is they who destroyed themselves, and all that they fabricated will be lost from them.

11:22 There is no doubt that they will be the worst losers in the Hereafter.

11:23 Those who believe, do righteous deeds and humble themselves before their Lord, it is they who are the people of Paradise, they will abide therein forever.

11:24 The similitude of the two parties is that of the blind and deaf, compared to the seeing and hearing. Are they equal? Will you not then take heed?

11:25 We sent Noah to his people [and he said], “I am indeed a clear warner to you,

11:26 that you worship none except Allah. I truly fear for you the punishment of a painful Day[1].”

11:27 But the chiefs of his people who disbelieved said, “We only see you as a human being like ourselves, and we do not see those who follow you except the lowest among us apparently. We do not see you superior to us, rather, we think that you are liars.”

11:28 He said, “O my people, what do you think, if I should have a clear proof from my Lord, and He has bestowed mercy upon me from Himself, but you fail to see it. Can we force you to accept it despite your aversion to it?