Ali Quli Qarai, The Qur’ān with a Phrase-by-Phrase English Translation (2005)

bewildered in their rebellion.
76 Certainly We have seized them with punishment,
yet they neither humbled themselves to their Lord,
nor did they entreat [Him for mercy].
77 When We opened on them the door
of a severe punishment,
behold, they are despondent in it.

78 It is He who made for you hearing,
eyesight, and hearts.
Little do you thank.
79 It is He who created you on the earth,
and you will be mustered toward Him.
80 And it is He who gives life and brings death
and due to Him is the alternation of day and night.
Do you not apply reason?
81 Rather they say just like what the ancients said.
82 They said, ‘What, when we are dead
and become dust and bones,
shall we be resurrected?’
83 Certainly we and our fathers were promised this
before.
[But] these are nothing but myths of the ancients.’
84 Say, ‘To whom does the earth belong
and whoever it contains,
if you know?’
85 They will say, ‘To Allah.’
Say, ‘Will you not then take admonition?’
86 Say, ‘Who is the Lord of the seven heavens
and the Lord of the Great Throne?’