M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir (1974)
patient, that they are achievers.
112. He will say: How many years did you tarry in the earth?
113. They will say: We tarried a day or part of a day, but ask those who keep account.
114. He will say: You did tarry but a little — had you but known (it):
115. What! did you then think that We had created you in vain and that you shall not be returned to Us?
116. So exalted be Allah, the True King; no god is there but He, the Lord of the honourable dominion.
117. And whoever invokes with Allah another god — he has no proof of this — his reckoning is only with his Lord; surely the unbelievers shall not be successful.
118. And say: O my Lord! forgive and have mercy, and Thou art the best of the Merciful ones.
Chapter 24
The Light (Nur)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
1. (This is) a chapter which We have revealed and made obligatory and in which We have revealed clear communications that you may be mindful.
