Verses 1-9, describe that God swears by pen and what writes that Muhammad is not mad. He has great rewards and high moral character.
Verses 10-16 describe the characteristics of wicked person as the one who is fault finder, and who is hinderer of good, transgressor, sinful, the mean and ignoble. He acts like this, because he has wealth and sons. And whenever they are warned, they say these are fairytales of times gone by.
Verses 17-47 tell the story of owners of a garden who were sure of its fruits, they did not say if God wills, the calamity passed over their Garden, they remained repented. God will not treat Muslims and criminals alike. On the last day, the shin will be uncovered. God says leave me with the deniers, I give them time but my scheme is firm.
The verses from 48-52 narrate that don’t be impatient like the companion of the fish (Prophet Jonah). He could be thrown into wilderness but God saved him. In concluding verse, God says O Prophet, disbelieve would have made you slip with their eyes. They look at you as they would knock you off your feet with the glance and call you mad.
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By Muhammad Farooq and Nagina Kanwal (© 2019 Muhammad Farooq and Nagina Kanwal)
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The source of this article is: Summary of Holy Quran: An Ultimate Guide Series