Juz 27 — Qala Fama Khatbukum

Rather, we have been deprived."

And have you seen the water that you drink?

Is it you who brought it down from the clouds, or is it We who bring it down?

If We willed, We could make it bitter, so why are you not grateful?

And have you seen the fire that you ignite?

Is it you who produced its tree, or are We the producer?

We have made it a reminder and provision for the travelers,

So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.

Then I swear by the setting of the stars,

And indeed, it is an oath - if you could know - [most] great.

Indeed, it is a noble Qur’ān.

In a Register well-protected;.

None touch it except the purified [i.e., the angels].

[It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.

Then is it to this statement that you are indifferent

And make [the thanks for] your provision that you deny [the Provider]?

Then why, when it [i.e., the soul at death] reaches the throat

And you are at that time looking on -

And We [i.e., Our angels] are nearer to him than you, but you do not see -

Then why do you not, if you are not to be recompensed,