17:58
There is not a population but We shall destroy it before the Day of Judgment or punish it with a dreadful Penalty: that is
written in the (eternal) Record.
17:59
And We refrain from sending the signs, only because the men of former generations treated them as false: We sent the
she-camel to the Thamud to open their eyes, but they treated her wrongfully: We only send the Signs by way of terror
(and warning from evil).
17:60
Behold! We told thee that thy Lord doth encompass mankind round about: We granted the vision which We showed
thee, but as a trial for men,- as also the Cursed Tree (mentioned) in the Qur'an: We put terror (and warning) into them,
but it only increases their inordinate transgression!
17:61
Behold! We said to the angels: "Bow down unto Adam": They bowed down except Iblis: He said, "Shall I bow down
to one whom Thou didst create from clay."
17:62
He said: "Seest Thou. this is the one whom Thou hast honoured above me! If Thou wilt but respite me to the Day of
Judgment, I will surely bring his descendants under my sway - all but a few!"
17:63
(Allah) said: "Go thy way; if any of them follow thee, verily Hell will be the recompense of you (all)- an ample
recompense.
17:64
"Lead to destruction those whom thou canst among them, with thy (seductive) voice; make assaults on them with thy
cavalry and thy infantry; mutually share with them wealth and children; and make promises to them." But Satan
promises them nothing but deceit.
17:65
