31 Luqman

Mecca Period [57]

Asad’s version

(3 1:23) But as for him who is bent on denying the truth - let not his denial grieve thee: unto Us they must return, and then We shall make them [truly] understand all that they were doing [in life]: for, verily, God has full knowledge of what is in the hearts [of men].

(31:24) We will let them enjoy themselves for a short while - but in the end We shall drive them into suffering severe.

The Quranic text and Ali’s version

وَمَن كَفَرَ فَلَا يَحْزُنكَ كُفْرُهُ...

31:23 [Ali]. But if any reject Faith, let not his rejection grieve thee:

...إِلَيْنَا مَرْجِعُهُمْ فَنُنَبِّئُهُم بِمَا عَمِلُوا...

to Us is their return, and We shall tell them the truth of their

deeds:

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