Nay; I swear by the moon, 32 By the receding night 33 And by oath of the morning, when it spreads light. 34 hell is certainly the greatest calamity. 35 it is a warning to man, 36 To any of you that chooses to go forward (by working righteous deeds), or to remain behind (by commiting sins), 37 Every soul will be in captivity for its deeds 38 save the People of the Right Hand 39 who in their gardens will be enquiring 40 Concerning the guilty: 41 "what led you into hell?" 42 They will answer: "We were not among those who prayed; 43 And we used not to feed the poor; 44 And plunged into useless things with those who were obstinate, 45 "And we used to belie the Day of Recompense 46 till the certainty (death) overtook us' 47 The mediation of no mediators will avail them then. 48 What is the matter with people that they are turning away from this Exhortation, 49 As if they were asses taking fright 50 That had fled from a lion? 51 Aye! every one of them desireth that: he should be vouchsafed scrolls expanded. 52 Nay, but they do not [believe in and hence, do not] fear the life to come. 53 Yes indeed, this is an advice. 54 Let him then who heeds remember 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