NAY, but consider the moon! 32 And the night when it departs, 33 and the dawn when it is white, 34 Verily it is one of the greatest woes. 35 a warning to humankind, 36 whether one steps forward to embrace the faith or one turns away from it. 37 Every soul is held in pledge against its own deeds, 38 save the Companions of the Right; 39 [dwelling] In gardens [of paradise,] they will inquire 40 About the criminals, 41 What hath brought you to this burning? 42 They shall say: We were not of those who prayed; 43 And we used not to feed the poor; 44 And we have been wading with the waders. 45 and we denied the Day of Judgement 46 until the inevitable event overtook us.” 47 So the intercession of intercessors shall not avail them. 48 WHAT, THEN, is amiss with them that they turn away from all admonition 49 As they were frightened asses 50 Fleeing from a hunter, or a lion, or a beast of prey. 51 Rather each one of them desires that he should be given open Books. 52 Never! In fact they do not fear the Hereafter. 53 No, indeed, surely, this is a Reminder. 54 So whosoever will (let him read it), and receive admonition (from it)! 55 But they will not benefit from it unless Allah Himself so wills. He is worthy to be feared; and He is worthy to forgive (those that fear Him). 56