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M.Pickthall
116. If only there had been among the generations before you men possessing a remnant
(of good sense ) to warn (their people) from corruption in the earth, as did a few of
those whom We saved from them! The wrong doers followed that by which they were made
sapless, and were guilty.
Yusuf Ali
116. Why were there not among the generations before you persons possessed of balanced
good sense prohibiting (men) from mischief in the earth except a few among them whom
We saved (from harm)? But the wrongdoers pursued the enjoyment of the good things of
life which were given them and persisted in sin.
M.Pickthall
117. In truth thy Lord destroyed not the townships tyrannously while their folk were
doing right.
Yusuf Ali
117. Nor would thy Lord be the One to destroy communities for a single wrongdoing if
its members were likely to mend.
M.Pickthall
118. And if thy Lord had willed, He verily would have made mankind one nation, yet
they cease not differing,
Yusuf Ali
118. If thy Lord had so willed He could have made mankind one People: but they will
not cease to dispute
M.Pickthall
119. Save him on whom thy Lord hath mercy; and for that He did create them. And
the Word of thy Lord hath been fulfilled: Verily I shall fill hell with the jinn
and mankind together.
Yusuf Ali
119. Except those on whom He hath bestowed His Mercy: and for this did He create
them: and the Word of thy Lord shall be fulfilled: "I will fill Hell with jinns
and men all together."
M.Pickthall
120. And all that We relate unto thee of the story of the messengers is in order
that thereby We may make firm thy heart. And herein hath come unto thee the Truth
and an exhortation and a reminder for believers.
Yusuf Ali
120. All that We relate to thee of the stories of the apostles with it We make
firm thy heart: in them there cometh to thee the Truth as well as an exhortation
and a message of remembrance to those who believe.
M.Pickthall
121. And say unto those who believe not : Act according to your power. Lo! we
(too) are acting.
Yusuf Ali
121. Say to those who do not believe: "Do whatever ye can: we shall do our part;
M.Pickthall
122. And wait! Lo! we (too) are waiting.
Yusuf Ali
122. "And wait ye! we too shall wait."
M.Pickthall
123. And Allah's is the Invisible of the heavens and the earth, and unto Him the
whole matter will be returned. So worship Him and put thy trust in Him. Lo! thy
Lord is not unaware of what ye (mortals) do.
Yusuf Ali
123. To Allah do belong the unseen (secrets) of the heavens and the earth and to
Him goeth back every affair (for decision): then worship Him and put thy trust in
Him: and thy Lord is not unmindful of aught that ye do.
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