had it been our will we would have raised with it but he clung to this earthly life and succumbed to his fancies. his likeness was that of a dog whether you chase it away or let it alone it pants. such is the example of a nation who belie our signs. recount to them these narratives in order that they reflect.
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