:36. But how many generations before them did We destroy (for their sins),- stronger in power than they? Then did they wander through the land: was there any place of escape (for them)?
:37. Verily in this is a Message for any that has a heart and understanding or who gives ear and earnestly witnesses (the truth).
:38. We created the heavens and the earth and all between them in Six Days, nor did any sense of weariness touch Us.
:39. Bear, then, with patience, all that they say, and celebrate the praises of thy Lord, before the rising of the sun and before (its) setting.
:40. And during part of the night, (also,) celebrate His praises, and (so likewise) after the postures of adoration.
:41. And listen for the Day when the Caller will call out from a place quiet near,-
:42. The Day when they will hear a (mighty) Blast in (very) truth: that will be the Day of Resurrection.
:43. Verily it is We Who give Life and Death; and to Us is the Final Goal-
:44. The Day when the Earth will be rent asunder, from (men) hurrying out: that will be a gathering together,- quite easy for Us.
:45. We know best what they say; and thou art not one to overawe them by force. So admonish with the Qur'an such as fear My Warning!
