And He it is Who created the heavens and the earth in six periods-- and His dominion (extends) on the water-- that He might manifest to you, which of you is best in action, and if you say, surely you shall be raised up after death, those who disbelieve would certainly say: This is nothing but clear magic.

They say: What! When we are dead and become dust and bones, shall we then be raised?

What! when we are dead and have become dust and bones, shall we then certainly be raised,

And they used to say: What! when we die and have become dust and bones, shall we then indeed be raised?