When they meet those who believe, they say, 'We, too believe. ' But when they are alone with their devils, they say to them: 'We follow none but you, we were only mocking (14)

Allah will mock at them and prolong them in sin, blundering blindly. (15)

Such are those who barter away guidance for error, their trade did not profit (them), nor are they guided. (16)

Their example is like one who kindled a fire, and when it lit all around him, Allah took away their light and left them in darkness. They could not see. (17)

Deaf, dumb, and blind, they shall never return. (18)

Or, like (those who, under) a cloudburst from the sky with darkness, thunder and lightning, they thrust their fingers in their ears at the sound of every thunderclap for fear of death, and Allah encompasses the unbelievers. (19)

The lightning almost snatches away their sight, whenever it flashes upon them they walk on, but as soon as it darkens they stand still. Indeed, if Allah willed, He could take away their sight and hearing. Allah has power over all things. (20)

O people, worship your Lord who has created you and those who have gone before you, so that you will be cautious. (21)

Who has made the earth a bed for you and the sky a dome, and has sent down water from the sky to bring forth fruits for your provision. Do not knowingly set up rivals to Allah. (22)

If you are in doubt of what We have sent down to Our worshiper (Prophet Muhammad), produce a chapter comparable to it. Call upon your helpers, other than Allah, to assist you, if you are true. (23)