Nay, by the moon, 32 by the retreating night, 33 The morning when it is unveiled, 34 surely it is one of the greatest things 35 A warning to mortals, 36 To whoever wills among you to proceed or stay behind. 37 Each soul is held in pledge for what it earns, 38 Save those who will stand on the right hand. 39 In gardens, they shall ask each other 40 About the criminals, 41 "what led you into hell?" 42 They will answer: "We were not among those who prayed; 43 Nor did we used to feed the poor. 44 And plunged into useless things with those who were obstinate, 45 and we cried lies to the Day of Doom, 46 until the Inevitable End [death] overtook us." 47 So no intercession will avail them. 48 Then what is wrong with them that they turn away from admonition, 49 as though they were terrified asses 50 Fleeing from a lion? 51 Indeed, everyone of them desires to have sheets of revelations unfolded before them -- 52 No! They do not fear the Hereafter -- 53 Nay; this is an Exhortation. 54 So whoever pleases may mind it. 55 And what advice will they heed, except if Allah wills? Only He deserves to be feared, and His only is the greatness of forgiving. 56