By no means! By the moon, 32 by the retreating night, 33 And by oath of the morning, when it spreads light. 34 This is but one of the mighty (portents), 35 A warning unto humankind 36 whether one steps forward to embrace the faith or one turns away from it. 37 Each one is a hostage to one's deeds, 38 except the Companions of the Right. 39 who shall be in the Gardens, and shall ask 40 concerning the sinners, 41 "What was it that brought you to Hell?" 42 They will say: we have not been of those who prayed. 43 Nor did we feed the wretched. 44 And we used to enter into vain discourse with those who engaged [in it], 45 And we used to deny the Day of Recompense 46 “Till death overcame us.” 47 The intercession of their intercessors shall not benefit them. 48 Then what is the matter with them that they turn away from admonition?- 49 As they were frightened asses 50 fleeing before a lion? 51 Forsooth, each one of them wants to be given scrolls (of revelation) spread out! 52 By no means! But they fear not the Hereafter, 53 Yes indeed, this is an advice. 54 and whoever wills may take it to heart. 55 But they will not remember except as God wills: He is worthy to be feared, and He is worthy of forgiving 56