23:3Those who avoid nonsense.

23:7But whoever seeks anything beyond that—these are the transgressors.

23:14Then We developed the seed into a clot. Then We developed the clot into a lump. Then We developed the lump into bones. Then We clothed the bones with flesh. Then We produced it into another creature. Most Blessed is God, the Best of Creators.

23:16Then, on the Day of Resurrection, you will be resurrected.

23:17We created above you seven pathways, and We are never heedless of the creation.

23:20And a tree springing out of Mount Sinai, producing oil, and seasoning for those who eat.

23:21And there is a lesson for you in livestock: We give you to drink from what is in their bellies, and you have many benefits in them, and from them you eat.

23:22And on them, and on the ships, you are transported.

23:27So We inspired him: “Build the Ark under Our observation and by Our inspiration. And when Our decree comes to pass, and the oven boils over, load into it two pairs of every kind, together with your family, except those of them against whom the word has already been pronounced. And do not speak to me concerning those who did wrong; for they are to be drowned.”

23:28Then, when you and those with you are settled in the Ark, say, “Praise be to God, who has saved us from the wrongdoing people.”

23:31Then, after them, We established another generation.

23:32And We sent among them a messenger from themselves: “Serve God. You have no god other than Him. Will you not be cautious?”

23:35Does he promise you that when you have died and become dust and bones, you will be brought out?

23:40He said, “Soon they will be filled with regret.”

23:42Then, after them, We raised other generations.

23:43No nation can advance its time, nor can they postpone it.

23:44Then We sent Our messengers in succession. Every time a messenger came to his community, they called him a liar. So We made them follow one another, and made them history. So away with a people who do not believe.

23:45Then We sent Moses and his brother Aaron, with Our signs and a clear authority.

23:48So they called them liars, and thus were among those destroyed.

23:50And We made Mary’s son and his mother a sign, and We sheltered them on high ground with security and flowing springs.

23:52This nation of yours is one nation, and I am your Lord, so fear Me.

23:62We never burden any soul beyond its capacity. And with Us is a record that tells the truth, and they will not be wronged.

23:63But their hearts are puzzled because of this; and they have deeds that do not conform to this, which they continue to perpetrate.

23:64Until, when We seize the decadent among them with torment, they begin to groan.

23:66My Verses were recited to you, but you turned back on your heels.

23:67Arrogant towards it—talked nonsense about it—disregarded it.

23:68Have they not pondered the Word? Or has there come to them what came not to their forefathers of old?

23:71If the truth conformed to their desires, the heavens, the earth, and everyone in them would have gone to ruin. In fact, We have given them their message, but they keep avoiding their message.

23:75Even if We had mercy on them, and relieved their problems, they would still blindly persist in their defiance.

23:77Until, when We have opened before them a gate of intense agony, at once they will despair.

23:79And it is He who multiplied you on earth, and to Him you will be gathered.

23:80And it is He who gives life and brings death, and to Him is the alternation of night and day. Do you not understand?

23:82They say, “After we have died, and become dust and bones, will we be resurrected?

23:84Say, “To whom does the earth belong, and everyone in it, if you happen to know?”

23:86Say, “Who is the Lord of the seven heavens, and Lord of the Splendid Throne?”

23:88Say, “In whose hand is the dominion of all things, and He protects and cannot be protected from, if you happen to know?”

23:91God has never begotten a son, nor is there any god besides Him. Otherwise, each god would have taken away what it has created, and some of them would have gained supremacy over others. Glory be to God, far beyond what they describe.

23:94My Lord, do not place me among the wicked people.”

23:99Until, when death comes to one of them, he says, “My Lord, send me back.

23:101When the Horn is blown, no relations between them will exist on that Day, and they will not ask after one another.

23:105“Were not My revelations recited to you, and you kept on rejecting them?”

23:109There was a group of My servants who would say, `Our Lord, we have believed, so forgive us, and have mercy on us; You are the Best of the merciful.'

23:111Today, I have rewarded them for their endurance. They are the ones who are the triumphant.”

23:112He will say, “How many years did you remain on earth?”

23:114He will say, “You remained only for a little while, if you only knew.

23:116So Exalted is God, the Ruler, the Real. There is no god except He, the Lord of the Noble Throne.

23:117Whoever invokes another god besides God—he has no proof thereof—his reckoning rests with his Lord. The disbelievers will not succeed.