23.71 . And if the Truth had followed their desires , verily the heavens and the earth and whosoever is therein had been corrupted . Nay , We have brought them their Reminder , but from their Reminder they now turn away .
23. 23.72 . Or dost thou ask of them ( O Muhammad ) any tribute? But! the bounty of thy Lord is better , for He is best of all who make provision .
23. 23.73 . And lo! thou summonest them indeed unto a right path .
23. 23.74 . And lo! those who believe not in the Hereafter are indeed astray from the path .
23. 23.75 . Though We had mercy on them and relieved them of the harm afflicting them , they still would wander blindly on in their contumacy .
23. 23.76 . Already have We grasped them with punishment , but they humble not themselves unto their Lord , nor do they pray ,
23. 23.77 . Until , when We open for them the gate of extreme punishment , behold! they are aghast thereat .
23. 23.78 . He it is Who hath created for you ears and eyes and hearts . Small thanks give ye!
23. 23.79 . And He it is Who hath sown you broadcast in the earth , and unto Him ye will be gathered .
23. 23.80 . And He it is Who giveth life and causeth death , and His is the difference of night and day . Have ye then no sense?
