As-Saffat 37:17 اواباونا الاولون ١٧

أَوَءَابَآؤُنَا

ٱلۡأَوَّلُونَ

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And our forefathers as well?”

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Chapter 37, Page 446, Juz 23

12. In fact, you are astonished ˹by their denial˺, while they ridicule ˹you˺. 13. When they are reminded, they are never mindful. 14. And whenever they see a sign, they make fun of it, 15. saying, “This is nothing but pure magic. 16. When we are dead and reduced to dust and bones, will we really be resurrected? 17. And our forefathers as well?” 18. Say, “Yes! And you will be fully humbled.” 19. It will only take one Blast, then at once they will see ˹it all˺. 20. They will cry, “Oh, woe to us! This is the Day of Judgment!” 21. ˹They will be told,˺ “This is the Day of ˹Final˺ Decision which you used to deny.”

- Dr. Mustafa Khattab, The Clear Quran