The Mahdi Times The Mahdi Times Issue #21 August 2014 | Page 55

the thirst of the thirsty, and feed
the hungry.

"On what reliable grip have they
held?

Surely the abstinent would have
been distinguished from the
desirous, and the truthful from
the liar.

"Upon whose progeny have they
encroached and spoke against?

Had the people of the town
believed and feared Allah (swt),
We should indeed have opened
out to them (all kinds of)
blessings from Heaven and
Earth; but they rejected (the
truth), and We brought them to
book for their misdeeds.
And the wrongdoers of this
generation; the results of their
deeds will soon overtake them
(too), and they will never be able
to frustrate (Our Plan)!"

"Evil, indeed, is the patron and
evil the companion!
"They have exchanged, by Allah,
the daring for the tales and the
capable for the impotent.
"Thus, away with a people who
(mistakenly) believe they are
doing well (to themselves);
"For surely, they are the ones
who make mischief, but they
realize (it) not.
"Woe unto them!

"Come to see!

"Is he who guides towards truth
more worthy to be followed, or
the one who finds not guidance
(himself) unless he is guided?

"As long as you live, time shall
show you amazing events!

"What then is the matter with
you?

"I wish I knew what proof they
have for that which they have
done?

"How do you judge?

"Indeed..

"On what foundation have they
stood?

"But-upon my life! It has already
conceived (meaning that it is too
late to do anything).
"So wait until its fruit comes
about.