They used to hew out houses from the hills peacefully.

Then, the Cry seized them by the morning.

So, whatever they earned did not come to their help.

We did not create the heavens and the earth and all that is in between them without a truthful purpose. The Hour is sure to come. Therefore, overlook (their evil behavior) in a gracious manner.

Surely, your Lord is the Creator of all, the All-Knowing.

We have given you the seven oft-repeated verses and the glorious Qur’ān.

Never stretch your eyes towards what We have given to groups of them to enjoy, and do not grieve for them, and be kind to believers in humbleness,

and say, “I am a plain warner indeed”

(to warn them that We may send down the scourge upon them) as We sent down upon the dividers.

who had split the divine recitation (Scriptures) into bits.

So, by your Lord, We shall question all of them.

about what they have been doing.

Now, proclaim what you are commanded to, and turn away from those who ascribe partners to Allah.

Surely, We are sufficient for you against those who deride,

- those who believe in any other god along with Allah. So, they shall soon learn (the reality).