Ha-Mim. [These letters are one of the miracles of the Quran, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings].

By the manifest Book (that makes things clear, i.e. this Quran).

We verily, have made it a Quran in Arabic, that you may be able to understand (its meanings and its admonitions).

And Verily, it (this Quran) is in the Mother of the Book (i.e. Al-Lauh Al-Mahfuz), before Us, indeed Exalted, full of Wisdom.

Shall We then (warn you not and) take away the Reminder (this Quran) from you, because you are a people Musrifun

And how many a Prophet have We sent amongst the men of old.

And never came there a Prophet to them but they used to mock at him.

Then We destroyed men stronger (in power) than these, and the example of the ancients has passed away (before them).

And indeed if you ask them, "Who has created the heavens and the earth?" They will surely say: "The All-Mighty, the All-Knower created them."

Who has made for you the earth like a bed, and has made for you roads therein, in order that you may find your way,

And Who sends down water (rain) from the sky in due measure. Then We revive a dead land therewith, and even so you will be brought forth (from the dead),

And Who has created all the pairs and has appointed for you ships and cattle on which you ride,

In order that you may mount firmly on their backs, and then may remember the Favour of your Lord when you mount thereon, and say: "Glory to Him who has subjected this to us, and we could never have it (by our efforts)."

And verily, to Our Lord we indeed are to return!

Yet they assign to some of His slaves a share with Him (by pretending that He has children, and considering them as equals or co-partners in worship with Him). Verily, man is indeed a manifest ingrate!