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weight of the smallest particle eludes, either in the
heavens or in the earth; nor is there anything smaller
or larger than that which is not in a Clear Book. (Surah
Saba’: 3)

They say: “When will this promise come about, if you
are telling the truth?” Say: “The knowledge is with
Allah alone, and I am only a clear warner.” When they
see it right up close, the faces of those who do not
believe will be appalled and they will be told: “This is
that for which you were calling.” Say: “What do you
think? If Allah destroys me and those with me, or if He
has mercy on us, who can shelter the unbelievers from
a painful punishment?” Say: “He is the All-Merciful. We
believe in Him and trust in Him. You will soon know
who is clearly misguided.” Say: “What do you think? If,
one morning, your water disappears into the earth,
who will bring you running water?” (Surat al-Mulk: 25-
30)

TO THOSE WHO HATE RELIGION
There you are, loving them when they do not love you,
even though you believe in all the Books. When they
meet you, they say: “We believe.” But when they leave,
they bite their fingers out of rage against you. Say: “Die
in your rage.” Allah knows what your hearts contain.
(Surah Al ‘Imran: 119)
Say: “O my people, do as you are doing, just as I am
doing. You will certainly come to know who will have