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overwhelming the people. ˹They will cry,˺ “This is a painful torment.

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Our Lord! Remove ˹this˺ torment from us, ˹and˺ we will certainly believe.”

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How can they be reminded when a messenger has already come to them, making things clear,

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then they turned away from him, saying, “A madman, taught by others!”?

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Indeed, We will remove ˹that˺ torment for a while, and you ˹Meccans˺ will return ˹to disbelief˺.

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˹Then˺ on the Day We will deal ˹you˺ the fiercest blow, We will surely inflict punishment.

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Indeed, before them We tested Pharaoh’s people: a noble messenger came to them,

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˹proclaiming,˺ “Hand over the servants of Allah to me.1 I am truly a trustworthy messenger to you.

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And do not be arrogant with Allah. I have certainly come to you with a compelling proof.

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And indeed, I seek refuge with my Lord and your Lord so you do not stone me ˹to death˺.

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