Whether We show thee (realised in thy life-time) some part of what We promise them,- or We take thy soul (to Our
Mercy) (Before that),- in any case, to Us is their return: ultimately Allah is witness, to all that they do.
10:47
To every people (was sent) a messenger: when their messenger comes (before them), the matter will be judged
between them with justice, and they will not be wronged.
10:48
They say: "When will this promise come to pass,- if ye speak the truth."
10:49
Say: "I have no power over any harm or profit to myself except as Allah willeth. To every people is a term appointed:
when their term is reached, not an hour can they cause delay, nor (an hour) can they advance (it in anticipation)."
10:50
Say: "Do ye see,- if His punishment should come to you by night or by day,- what portion of it would the sinners wish
to hasten.
10:51
"Would ye then believe in it at last, when it actually cometh to pass. (It will then be said): 'Ah! now. and ye wanted
(aforetime) to hasten it on!'
10:52
"At length will be said to the wrong-doers: 'Taste ye the enduring punishment! ye get but the recompense of what ye
earned!'"
10:53
They seek to be informed by thee: "Is that true." Say: "Aye! by my Lord! it is the very truth! and ye cannot frustrate
it!"
10:54
