168. Law anna AAindana thikran mina al-awwaleen
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168. "If only we had had before us a Message from those of old,
169. Lakunna AAibada Allahi almukhlaseen
a
169. "We should certainly have been Servants of Allah, sincere (and devoted)!"
170. Fakafaroo bihi fasawfa yaAAlamoon
a
170. But (now that the Qur'an has come), they reject it: But soon will they know!
171. Walaqad sabaqat kalimatuna liAAibadina almursaleen
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171. Already has Our Word been passed before (this) to our Servants sent (by Us),
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