22:11
There are among men some who serve Allah, as it were, on the verge: if good befalls them, they are, therewith, well
content; but if a trial comes to them, they turn on their faces: they lose both this world and the Hereafter: that is loss for
all to see!
22:12
They call on such deities, besides Allah, as can neither hurt nor profit them: that is straying far indeed (from the Way)!
22:13
(Perhaps) they call on one whose hurt is nearer than his profit: evil, indeed, is the patron, and evil the companion (or
help)!
22:14
Verily Allah will admit those who believe and work righteous deeds, to Gardens, beneath which rivers flow: for Allah
carries out all that He plans.
22:15
If any think that Allah will not help him (His Messenger) in this world and the Hereafter, let him stretch out a rope to
the ceiling and cut (himself) off: then let him see whether his plan will remove that which enrages (him)!
22:16
Thus have We sent down Clear Signs; and verily Allah doth guide whom He will!
22:17
Those who believe (in the Qur'an), those who follow the Jewish (scriptures), and the Sabians, Christians, Magians, and
Polytheists,- Allah will judge between them on the Day of Judgment: for Allah is witness of all things.
22:18
Seest thou not that to Allah bow down in worship all things that are in the heavens and on earth,- the sun, the moon,
the stars; the hills, the trees, the animals; and a great number among mankind. But a great number are (also) such as
are fit for Punishment: and such as Allah shall disgrace,- None can raise to honour: for Allah carries out all that He
