

| In the name of GOD, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. 38:1 S. (Saad), and the Quran that contains the proof. |
| 38:2 Those who disbelieve have plunged into arrogance and defiance. |
| 38:3 Many a generation before them we annihilated. They called for help, in vain. |
| 38:4 They wondered that a warner should come to them, from among them. The disbelievers said, "A magician, a liar. |
| 38:5 "Did he make the gods into one god? This is really strange." |
| 38:6 The leaders announced, "Go and steadfastly persevere in worshipping your gods. This is what is desired. |
| 38:7 "We never heard of this from the religion of our fathers. This is a lie. |
| 38:8 "Why did the proof come down to him, instead of us?" Indeed, they are doubtful of My proof. Indeed, they have not yet tasted My retribution. |
| 38:9 Do they own the treasures of mercy of your Lord, the Almighty, the Grantor. |
| 38:10 Do they possess the sovereignty of the heavens and the earth, and everything between them? Let them help themselves. |
