14.21 . They all come forth unto their Lord . Then those who were despised say unto those who were scornful : We were unto you a following , can ye then avert from us aught of Allah ' s doom? They say : Had Allah guided us , we should have guided you . Whether we rage or patiently endure is ( now ) all one for us : we have no place of refuge .
14. 14.22 . And Satan saith , when the matter hath been decided : Lo! Allah promised you a promise of truth ; and I promised you , then failed you . And I had no power over you save that I called unto you and ye obeyed me . So blame me not , but blame yourselves . I cannot help you , nor can ye help me . Lo! I disbelieved in that which ye before ascribed to me . Lo! for wrong doers is a painful doom .
14. 14.23 . And those who believed and did good works are made to enter Gardens underneath which rivers flow , therein abiding by permission of their Lord , their greeting therein : Peace!
14. 14.24 . Seest thou not how Allah coineth a similitude : A goodly saying , as a goodly tree , its root set firm , its branches reaching into heaven ,
14. 14.25 . Giving its fruit at every season by permission of its Lord? Allah coineth the similitudes for mankind in order that they may reflect .
14. 14.26 . And the similitude of a bad saying is as a bad tree , uprooted from upon the earth , possessing no stability .
14. 14.27 . Allah confirmeth those who believe by a firm saying in the life of the world and in the Hereafter , and Allah sendeth wrongdoers astray . And Allah doeth what He will .
14. 14.28 . Hast thou not seen those who gave the grace of Allah in exchange for thanklessness and led their people down to the Abode of Loss ,
14. 14.29 . ( Even to ) hell? They are exposed thereto . A hapless end!
14. 14.30 . And they set up rivals to Allah that they may mislead ( men ) from His way . Say : Enjoy life ( while ye may ) for lo! your journey ' s end will be the Fire .
