M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)
life was prolonged to them. Do they not then see that We are visiting the land, curtailing it of its sides? Shall they then prevail?
45. Say: I warn you only by revelation; and the deaf do not hear the call whenever they are warned.
46. And if a blast of the chastisement of your Lord were to touch them, they will certainly say: O woe to us! surely we were unjust.
47. And We will set up a just balance on the day of resurrection, so no soul shall be dealt with unjustly in the least; and though there be the weight of a grain of mustard seed, (yet) will We bring it, and sufficient are We to take account.
48. And certainly We gave to Musa and Haroun the Furqan* and a light and a reminder for those who would guard (against evil).
49. (For) those who fear their Lord in secret and they are fearful of the hour.
50. And this is a blessed Reminder which We have revealed; will you then deny it?
51. And certainly We gave to Ibrahim his rectitude before,
* Furqan means distinguisher of right and wrong, The Holy Quran is also known as the Furqan.
