And indeed Jonah also was one of the Messengers.77 Remember when he fled to the laden vessel;78 then he took part in the casting of lots and lost. At last, the fish swallowed him, for he was blameworthy.79 Had he not been of those who glorify80 (Us)"he would have remained in the fish's belly till the Day of Resurrection.81 At last We cast him on a bare shore in a state of sickness,82 and caused a creeper83 to grow over him. Then We sent him to a hundred thousand people, or more.84 They believed in him and We let them live till an appointed time.85 Just ask the people86 (whether it appeals to them) that their Lord should have daughters and they should have sons!87 Have We really created the angels females and they are eye-witnesses of it? Note it well: they, in fact, invent a falsehood when they say, "Allah has children." They are utter liars. Did Allah choose daughters for Himself instead of sons? What is the matter with you? How you judge? Will you not have sense? Or, if you have a clear authority for this, then bring your Book if you are truthful.88 They have invented a blood-relationship between Allah and the angels,89 whereas the angels know full well that these people will be brought up as culprits. (And they say) "Allah is free from the things which the other people than His true servants attribute to Him. Therefore you and your gods cannot turn anyone from Allah, except him who shall burn in the blazing Fire of Hell.90 As for ourselves, each one of us has an appointed place,91 and we are the ranged servants and the glorifiers (of Allah)." Before this they used to say, "If we had the 'Admonition' which the earlier people had received, we would have been the chosen servants of Allah."92 But (when it did come) they denied it. Now, they will soon come to know (the consequences of this attitude). We have already promised Our servants whom We sent that they would certainly be helped, and Our army alone would be triumphant.93 Therefore, O Prophet, leave them for a while to themselves and watch (them); soon they will see it for themselves.94 Are they clamoring for our torment? The day when it descends in their courtyards, will be a dreadful day for those who have been warned. So leave them alone for a while and watch; soon they will themselves see. Glorified is your Lord, Lord of Honour, (and free) from all that they attribute to Him., and peace on the Messengers, and all praise is only for Allah, Lord of the Universe.