Juz 27 — Qala Fama Khatbukum

And they used to say, "When we die and become dust and bones, are we indeed to be resurrected?

And our forefathers [as well]?"

Say, [O Muḥammad], "Indeed, the former and later peoples

Are to be gathered together for the appointment of a known Day."

Then indeed you, O those astray [who are] deniers,

Will be eating from trees of zaqqūm

And filling with it your bellies

And drinking on top of it from scalding water.

And will drink as the drinking of thirsty camels.

That is their accommodation on the Day of Recompense.

We have created you, so why do you not believe?

Have you seen that which you emit?

Is it you who creates it, or are We the Creator?

We have decreed death among you, and We are not to be outdone

In that We will change your likenesses and produce you in that [form] which you do not know.

And you have already known the first creation, so will you not remember?

And have you seen that [seed] which you sow?

Is it you who makes it grow, or are We the grower?

If We willed, We could make it [dry] debris, and you would remain in wonder,

[Saying], "Indeed, we are [now] in debt;