Nay, verily: By the Moon, 32 And by oath of the night when it turns back. 33 By the dawn when it lightens! 34 Verily, that [hell-fire] is Indeed one of the great [forewarnings] 35 As a warning to humanity - 36 For the one among you who wishes to come forward or stay back. 37 Every soul is held in pledge for what it earns, 38 save the Companions of the Right; 39 who will be in Paradise 40 About the criminals, 41 “What drove you to Hell?” 42 They will answer: “We were not among those who observed Prayer, 43 we fed not the needy, 44 and we were wont to indulge in sinning together with all [the others] who indulged in it; 45 "And we used to deny the Day of Judgment, 46 Until the certainty (of death) had come upon us. 47 So no intercession will avail them. 48 What is the matter with them that they turn away from this Reminder, 49 As they were frightened asses 50 Fleeing from a hunter, or a lion, or a beast of prey. 51 Rather, every person among them desires that he would be given scriptures spread about. 52 Nay! but they do not fear the hereafter. 53 Never so, as this is a reminder. 54 So whosoever willeth may heed it. 55 And they will not heed unless Allah willeth (it). He is the fount of fear. He is the fount of Mercy. 56