had we wanted we could have raised him to an exalted position but he clung to his earthly life and followed his own desires. such persons bad habits are like those of a lazy dog who always has its tongue hanging out whether you chase it away or leave it alone. such are the people who have called our revelations mere lies. tell them such stories so that perhaps they will think.
ولو شئنا لرفعناه بها ولكنه أخلد إلى الأرض واتبع هواه فمثله كمثل الكلب إن تحمل عليه يلهث أو تتركه يلهث ذلك مثل القوم الذين كذبوا بآياتنا فاقصص القصص لعلهم يتفكرون