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A pproaching the West—140 thee, and of them there are some whom We have not mentioned to thee; and it is not possible for any Messenger to bring a Sign except by the leave of All ā h. But when All ā h’s decree came, the matter was decided with truth, and then there perished those who uttered falsehoods. (40:79) And He shows you His Signs; which then of the Signs of All ā h will you deny? (40:82) ‘O company of Jinn and men! did not the Messengers come to you from among yourselves who related to you My Signs and who warned you the meeting of this your day?’ … (6:131) Noah reminded his people of their duty through the Signs of All ā h (10:72). Moses was given great Signs to perform: And We did send Moses, with Our Signs and manifest authority. (40:24) Prophets after Moses continued to show Signs of All ā h: … We brought forth generations after Moses, and life became prolonged for them. And thou were not a dweller among the people of Midian, rehearsing Our Signs unto them; but it is We who sent Messengers. (28:46) Ask the children of Israel how many clear Signs We gave them. But whoso changes the gift of All ā h after it has come to him, surely, then, All ā h is severe in punishing. (2:212)