Call to return to Allah

Say: "O creatures of God, those of you who have acted against your own interests should not be disheartened of the mercy of God. Surely God forgives all sins. He is all-forgiving and all-merciful.

Turn towards your Lord and obey Him before the punishment comes upon you when you will not be helped.

Follow the best of what has been revealed to you by your Lord before the punishment overtakes you suddenly and you are caught unawares,

Lest a soul should say: "Alas, I was heedless of God and only laughed;"

Or say: "If only God had guided me I would have been a man of fear and piety;"

Or say on seeing the punishment: "If I could only return I would be among the good."

Why, My revelations had come to you, but you denied them and were filled with pride, and were among the disbelievers.