22.41 - Those who, if We give them authority in the land, they establish prayer and pay Zakah (Alms) and command what is good and forbid what is wrong. And to Allah belongs the outcome of (all) affairs. 22.42 - And if they deny you, then (likewise) before them did the people of Nuh and Aad and Thamud deny. 22.43 - And the people of Ibrahim and the people of Lut. 22.44 - And the companions Madyan. And Musa was denied; so I prolonged for the unbelievers, then I seized them. So how was (My) reproach. 22.45 - So how many a village did We destroy while it was unjust, so it has fallen upon its buildings, and (how many) an abandoned well and (how many) a lofty palace. 22.46 - So have they not travelled in the land and have hearts by which to understand and ears by which to hear? For indeed, it is not the eyes that are blinded, but blinded are the hearts which are within the breasts. 22.47 - And they ask you to hasten torture; and Allah will never fail in His promise. And indeed, a day with your Lord is like a thousand years of what you count. 22.48 - And how many a village for which I prolonged while it was unjust, then I seized it. And to Me is the destination. 22.49 - Say: O people! I am only to you an obvious warner. 22.50 - So those who have believed and done good deeds, for them will be forgiveness and an honourable provision.
