No, by the moon! 32 and by the night when it recedes, 33 and by the day when it dawns (with its radiance), 34 Surely, it is one of the gravest things, 35 as a warner to mortals. 36 To any of you that chooses to press forward, or to follow behind;- 37 Each one is a hostage to one's deeds, 38 save those who shall have attained to righteousness: 39 Sitting in the gardens, asking 40 concerning the sinners, 41 What led you into the Scorching Fire? 42 They will answer: "We did not fulfil our devotional obligations, 43 And we have not been feeding the poor. 44 “And used to dwell on evil matters with those who think evilly.” 45 "And we used to belie the Day of Recompense 46 until the Inevitable End [death] overtook us." 47 The intercession of their intercessors shall not benefit them. 48 So what is the matter with them that they turn away from the advice? 49 As if they were affrighted asses, 50 Fleeing away from a lion. 51 Aye! every one of them desireth that: he should be vouchsafed scrolls expanded. 52 No indeed; the truth is that they have no fear of the Hereafter. 53 Nay; this is an Exhortation. 54 Then whoever wills will remember it. 55 But they [who do not believe in the life to come] will not take it to heart unless God so wills: [for] He is the Fount of all God-consciousness, and the Fount of all forgiveness. 56