Surah An Nahl Ayat 36
The Bee · English translation · Edition God
To every community We sent a messenger: “Worship God, and avoid idolatry.” Some of them God guided, while others deserved misguidance. So travel through the earth, and see what the fate of the deniers was.
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Surah An Nahl Ayat 34
So the evils of their deeds assailed them, and what they used to ridicule engulfed them.
Surah An Nahl Ayat 35
The idolaters say, “Had God willed, we would not have worshiped anything besides Him, neither us, nor our ancestors, nor would we have prohibited anything besides His prohibitions.” Those before them did likewise. Are the messengers responsible for anything but clear communication?
Surah An Nahl Ayat 37
Even though you may be concerned about their guidance, God does not guide those who misguide. And they will have no saviors.
Surah An Nahl Ayat 38
And they swear by God with their most solemn oaths, “God will not resurrect anyone who dies.” Yes indeed, it is a promise binding on Him, but most people do not know.
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This is ayat 36 of Surah An Nahl (The Bee), surah 16 of the Quran. This surah contains 128 ayats. The English translation is by Talal Itani, ClearQuran, Edition God.
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