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Say, ‘I have been commanded to serve God, dedicating my worship entirely to Him.

I have been commanded to be the first to submit.’

Say, ‘I fear the torment of a terrible Day if I disobey my Lord.’

Say, ‘It is God I serve, dedicating my worship entirely to Him-

you may serve whatever you please beside Him.’ Say, ‘The true losers are the ones who will lose themselves and their people on the Day of Resurrection: that is the most obvious loss.

They will have layers of Fire above them and below.’ This is how God puts fear into His servants: My servants, beware of Me.

There is good news for those who shun the worship of false gods and turn to God, so [Prophet] give good news to My servants

who listen to what is said and follow what is best. These are the ones God has guided; these are the people of understanding.

What about the one who has been sentenced to punishment? Can you [Prophet] rescue those already in the Fire?

But those who are mindful of their Lord will have lofty dwellings built for them, one above the other, graced with flowing streams. This is a promise from God: God does not break His promise.

Have you not considered that God sends water down from the sky, guides it along to form springs in the earth, and then, with it, brings forth vegetation of various colours, which later withers, turns yellow before your eyes, and is crumbled to dust at His command? There is truly a reminder in this for those who have understanding.