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But We delivered him and those with him in the ship; and We made it a proof for all mankind.

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And Abraham: when he said to his people: “Serve God, and be in prudent fear of Him; that is best for you, if you would know.

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“You but serve, other than God, idols, and create falsehood; those whom you serve, besides God, possess for you no provision. So seek provision with God, and serve Him. And be grateful to Him; to Him will you be returned.

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“But if you deny, then communities have denied before you; and upon the Messenger is only the clear notification.”

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(Have they not seen how God originates creation, then repeats it? That is easy for God.

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Say thou: “Travel in the earth and see how He originated creation; then will God produce the latter creation; God is over all things powerful.

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“He punishes whom He wills, and shows mercy to whom He wills; and to Him will you be returned.

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“And you cannot escape in the earth or in the heaven; and you have, besides God, neither ally nor helper.”

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And those who deny the proofs of God and the meeting with Him: those despair of My mercy; and those will have a painful punishment.)