14:18
The parable of those who reject their Lord is that their works are as ashes, on which the wind blows furiously on a
tempestuous day: No power have they over aught that they have earned: that is the straying far, far (from the goal).
14:19
Seest thou not that Allah created the heavens and the earth in Truth. If He so will, He can remove you and put (in your
place) a new creation.
14:20
Nor is that for Allah any great matter.
14:21
They will all be marshalled before Allah together: then will the weak say to those who were arrogant, "For us, we but
followed you; can ye then avail us to all against the wrath of Allah." They will reply, "If we had received the Guidance
of Allah, we should have given it to you: to us it makes no difference (now) whether we rage, or bear (these torments)
with patience: for ourselves there is no way of escape."
14:22
And Satan will say when the matter is decided: "It was Allah Who gave you a promise of Truth: I too promised, but I
failed in my promise to you. I had no authority over you except to call you but ye listened to me: then reproach not me,
but reproach your own souls. I cannot listen to your cries, nor can ye listen to mine. I reject your former act in
associating me with Allah. For wrong-doers there must be a grievous penalty."
14:23
But those who believe and work righteousness will be admitted to gardens beneath which rivers flow,- to dwell therein
for aye with the leave of their Lord. Their greeting therein will be: "Peace!"
14:24
Seest thou not how Allah sets forth a parable. - A goodly word like a goodly tree, whose root is firmly fixed, and its
branches (reach) to the heavens,- of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that they may receive
admonition.
14:25
