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

23. Those it is whom Allah has cursed so He has made them deaf and blinded their eyes.

24. Do they not then reflect on the Quran? Nay, on the hearts there are locks.

25. Surely (as for) those who return on their backs after that guidance has become manifest to them, the Shaitan has made it a light matter to them; and He gives them respite.

26. That is because they say to those who hate what Allah has revealed: We will obey you in some of the affairs; and Allah knows their secrets.

27. But how will it be when the angels cause them to die smiting their backs.

28. That is because they follow what is displeasing to Allah and are averse to His pleasure, therefore He has made null their deeds.

Section 4

29. Or do those in whose hearts is a disease think that Allah will not bring forth their spite?

30. And if We please We would have made you know them so that you would certainly have recognized them by their marks; and most certainly you can recognize them by the intent of (their) speech; and Allah knows your deeds.

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M. H. Shakir, The Holy Quran; Arabic Text and English Translation; Foot-notes by M. H. Shakir, R. A. Juma, 1615 Pech Rd., Apt. 26C, Houston, Texas 77055. Presented by World Organization for Islamic Services (WOFIS), P.O. Box No. 2245, Tehran, Iran, 1974 Edition, Consulted online at “Quran Archive - Texts and Studies on the Quran” on 12 May. 2025: http://quran-archive.org/explorer/m-h-shakir/1974?page=821