M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)

68. I deliver to you the messages of my Lord and I am a faithful adviser to you:

69. What! do you wonder that a reminder has come to you from your Lord through a man from among you that he might warn you? And remember when He made you successors after Nuh’s people and increased you in excellence in respect of make; therefore remember the benefits of Allah, that you may be successful.

70. They said: Have you come to us that we may serve Allah alone and give up what our fathers* used to serve? Then bring to us what you threaten us with, if you are of the truthful ones.

71. He said: Indeed uncleanness and wrath from your Lord have lighted upon you; what! do you dispute with me about names which you and your fathers have given? Allah has not sent any authority for them; wait then, I too with you will be of those who wait.

72. So We delivered him and those with him by mercy from Us, and We cut off the last of