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ذٰلِكَ بِاَنَّهُمْ كَانَتْ تَاْتٖیهِمْ رُسُلُهُمْ بِالْبَیِّنَاتِ فَكَفَرُوا فَاَخَذَهُمُ اللّٰهُؕ اِنَّهُ قَوِیٌّ شَدٖیدُ الْعِقَابِ
Thalika biannahum kanat tateehim rusuluhum bialbayyinati fakafaroo faakhathahumu Allahu innahu qawiyyun shadeedu alAAiqabi
Translations
That was because their messengers were coming to them with clear proofs, but they disbelieved, so Allah seized them. Indeed, He is Powerful and severe in punishment
Saheeh International
That was because their messengers kept bringing them clear proofs (of Allah's Sovereignty) but they disbelieved; so Allah seized them. Lo! He is Strong, severe in punishment
Marmaduke Pickthall