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Translation of page 176

1. 7:196

   Indeed, my protector is Allāh, who has sent down the Book; and He is an ally to the righteous.

2. 7:197

   And those you call upon besides Him are unable to help you, nor can they help themselves."

3. 7:198

   And if you invite them to guidance, they do not hear; and you see them looking at you while they do not see.

4. 7:199

   Take what is given freely, enjoin what is good, and turn away from the ignorant.

5. 7:200

   And if an evil suggestion comes to you from Satan, then seek refuge in Allāh. Indeed, He is Hearing and Knowing.

6. 7:201

   Indeed, those who fear Allāh - when an impulse touches them from Satan, they remember [Him] and at once they have insight.

7. 7:202

   But their brothers - they [i.e., the devils] increase them in error; then they do not stop short.

8. 7:203

   And when you, [O Muḥammad], do not bring them a sign [i.e., miracle], they say, "Why have you not contrived it?" Say, "I only follow what is revealed to me from my Lord. This [Qur’ān] is enlightenment from your Lord and guidance and mercy for a people who believe."

9. 7:204

   So when the Qur’ān is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy.

10. 7:205

    And remember your Lord within yourself in humility and in fear without being apparent in speech - in the mornings and the evenings. And do not be among the heedless.

11. 7:206

    Indeed, those who are near your Lord [i.e., the angels] are not prevented by arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him they prostrate.