It brings forth its fruit at all times, by the leave of its Lord. So Allah sets forth parables for men, in order that they may
receive admonition.
14:26
And the parable of an evil Word is that of an evil tree: It is torn up by the root from the surface of the earth: it has no
stability.
14:27
Allah will establish in strength those who believe, with the word that stands firm, in this world and in the Hereafter; but
Allah will leave, to stray, those who do wrong: Allah doeth what He willeth.
14:28
Hast thou not turned thy vision to those who have changed the favour of Allah. Into blasphemy and caused their
people to descend to the House of Perdition.-
14:29
Into Hell. They will burn therein,- an evil place to stay in!
14:30
And they set up (idols) as equal to Allah, to mislead (men) from the Path! Say: "Enjoy (your brief power)! But verily ye
are making straightway for Hell!"
14:31
Speak to my servants who have believed, that they may establish regular prayers, and spend (in charity) out of the
sustenance we have given them, secretly and openly, before the coming of a Day in which there will be neither mutual
bargaining nor befriending.
14:32
It is Allah Who hath created the heavens and the earth and sendeth down rain from the skies, and with it bringeth out
fruits wherewith to feed you; it is He Who hath made the ships subject to you, that they may sail through the sea by His
command; and the rivers (also) hath He made subject to you.
