NAY, but consider the moon! 32 and the night when it retreats 33 The morning when it is unveiled, 34 Indeed, the Fire is of the greatest [afflictions] 35 a warning to mortal man 36 Whoever of you desires to progress or lag behind. 37 Each one is a hostage to one's deeds, 38 except those of the right hand 39 In gardens, they shall ask each other 40 About the guilty: 41 "What was it that brought you to Hell?" 42 They will answer: "We did not fulfil our devotional obligations, 43 "Nor were we of those who fed the indigent; 44 We plunged in with the plungers 45 and belied the Day of Recompense 46 until the inevitable event overtook us.” 47 So no intercession of intercessors will be of any use to them. 48 What is the matter with them that they turn away from this Reminder, 49 As if they were startled donkeys – 50 Fleeing away from a lion. 51 In fact every one of them wants to be given open books (like the prophets). 52 No indeed; but they do not fear the Hereafter. 53 Nay, verily, this is an admonition 54 Then whoever wills will remember it. 55 But they will not remember except as God wills: He is worthy to be feared, and He is worthy of forgiving 56