(5) The example of those who were entrusted with the Torah and then did not take it on[1687] is like that of a donkey who carries volumes [of books].[1688] Wretched is the example of the people who deny the signs of Allāh. And Allāh does not guide the wrongdoing people.
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[1687]- i.e., neglected their responsibility towards it by not putting its teachings into practice.
[1688]- But does not benefit from their contents.