They said: 'Our Lord knows that we are Messengers to you. (16)

And it is only for us to deliver a Clear Message. ' (17)

They answered: 'We predict evil of you. If you do not desist, we will stone you and a painful punishment from us will befall you. ' (18)

They said: 'Your prediction is with you, if you are reminded. Surely, you are but a wayward nation. ' (19)

Then, a man came running from the furthest part of the village 'My nation, ' he said, 'follow the Messengers, (20)

follow those who ask no wage of you and are rightly guided. (21)

Why should I not worship Him who has originated me and to whom you shall all be returned? (22)

What, shall I take, other than Him, gods whose intercession, if the Merciful desires to afflict me, cannot help me at all, and they will never save me? (23)

Surely, I should then be in clear error. (24)

I believe in your Lord, so hear me. ' (25)