1Ḥā, Meem.¹³⁷⁵

2The revelation of the Book is from Allāh, the Exalted in Might, the Wise.

3We did not create the heavens and earth and what is between them except in truth and [for] a specified term. But those who disbelieve, from that of which they are warned, are turning away.

4Say, [O Muḥammad], "Have you considered that which you invoke besides Allāh? Show me what they have created of the earth; or did they have partnership in [creation of] the heavens? Bring me a scripture [revealed] before this or a [remaining] trace of knowledge, if you should be truthful."

5And who is more astray than he who invokes besides Allāh those who will not respond to him until the Day of Resurrection [i.e., never], and they, of their invocation, are unaware.

6And when the people are gathered [that Day], they [who were invoked] will be enemies to them, and they will be deniers of their worship.

7And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, those who disbelieve say of the truth when it has come to them, "This is obvious magic."

8Or do they say, "He has invented it"? Say, "If I have invented it, you will not possess for me [the power of protection] from Allāh at all. He is most knowing of that in which you are involved.¹³⁷⁶ Sufficient is He as Witness between me and you, and He is the Forgiving, the Merciful."

9Say, "I am not something original among the messengers,¹³⁷⁷ nor do I know what will be done with me or with you. I only follow that which is revealed to me, and I am not but a clear warner."

10Say, "Have you considered: if it [i.e., the Qur'ān] was from Allāh, and you disbelieved in it while a witness from the Children of Israel has testified to something similar¹³⁷⁸ and believed while you were arrogant...?"¹³⁷⁹ Indeed, Allāh does not guide the wrongdoing people.

11And those who disbelieve say of those who believe, "If it had [truly] been good, they would not have preceded us to it." And when they are not guided by it, they will say, "This is an ancient falsehood."

12And before it was the scripture of Moses to lead and as a mercy. And this is a confirming Book in an Arabic tongue to warn those who have wronged and as good tidings to the doers of good.

13Indeed, those who have said, "Our Lord is Allāh," and then remained on a right course – there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.

14Those are the companions of Paradise, abiding eternally therein as reward for what they used to do.

15And We have enjoined upon man, to his parents, good treatment. His mother carried him with hardship and gave birth to him with hardship, and his gestation and weaning [period] is thirty months. [He grows] until, when he reaches