Except such as are (themselves) going to the blazing Fire! (163)

(Those ranged in ranks say): "Not one of us but has a place appointed; (164)

"And we are verily ranged in ranks (for service); (165)

"And we are verily those who declare (Allah's) glory!" (166)

And there were those who said, (167)

"If only we had had before us a Message from those of old, (168)

"We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!" (169)

But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know! (170)

Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us), (171)

That they would certainly be assisted, (172)