By the moon, 32 by the retreating night, 33 By the dawn when it lightens! 34 This is but one of the mighty (portents), 35 It is a warning for mankind 36 whether one steps forward to embrace the faith or one turns away from it. 37 Every soul is a pledge for its own deeds; 38 except the people of the right hand 39 who shall be in the Gardens, and shall ask 40 and will ask of the criminals, 41 “What took you into the hell?” 42 They will answer: "We did not fulfil our devotional obligations, 43 And we used not to feed the poor; 44 and we plunged along with the plungers, 45 and belied the Day of Recompense 46 “Till death overcame us.” 47 So no intercession will avail them. 48 Then what is wrong with them (i.e. the disbelievers) that they turn away from (receiving) admonition? 49 like frightened donkeys 50 Fleeing away 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 No indeed; surely it is a Reminder; 54 So, whoever wills, will remember it. 55 And they shall not heed unless Allah willeth. He is the Lord of piety, and the Lord of forgiveness. 56