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

part of life, so that after having knowledge he does not know anything; and you see the earth sterile land, but when We send down on it the water, it stirs and swells and brings forth of every kind a beautiful herbage.

6. This is because Allah is the Truth and because He gives life to the dead and because He. has power over all things,

7. And because the hour is coming, there is no doubt about it; and because Allah shall raise up those who are in the graves.

8. And among men there is he who disputes about Allah without knowledge and without guidance and without an illuminating book,

9. Turning away haughtily that he may lead (others) astray from the way of Allah; for him is disgrace in this world, and on the day of resurrection We will make him taste the punishment of burning:

10. This is due to what your two hands have sent before, and because Allah is not in the least unjust to the servants.

11. And among men is he who serves Allah (standing) on the