Chapter 70

In the name of God, the Almighty, the Merciful.

Someone asked about the inevitable retribution.

For the rejecters, there is nothing that will stop it.

From God, Possessor of the ascending portals.

The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him in a day which is equivalent to fifty thousand years.

So be patient with a good patience.

They see it as far away.

And We see it as near.

On the Day the heaven is like molten copper.

And the mountains are like wool.

And no friend will ask about his friend.

When they see it, the criminal will wish he can ransom his children against the retribution.

And his mate and his brother.

And his relatives who sheltered him.

And all who are on the earth, so that he can be saved!

No, it is a torching flame.

Eager to roast.

It calls on those who turned away.

And who hoarded and counted.

Indeed, the human being was created anxious.

When adversity touches him he is miserable.

And when good touches him he is stingy.

Except for those who are indoctrinated.

Who are always maintaining their indoctrination.

And they set aside part of their wealth.

For the seeker and the denied.

And they believe in the Day of Judgment.

And they are fearful of the retribution of their Lord.

The retribution of their Lord is not to be taken for granted.

And they guard their chastity.

Except with their spouses, or those in the care of their oaths, then they are not to be blamed.

Whoever seeks anything beyond this, they are the transgressors.

And they are trustworthy and keep their pledges.

And they uphold their testimonies.

And they maintain their indoctrination.

They will be honored in gardens.

So what is wrong with the rejecters staring at you?

From the right and the left, in crowds?

Does every one of them hope to enter a garden of bliss?

No, We have created them from what they know.

So I do swear by the Lord of the east and the west, that We are able.

To replace them with better people, We can never be defeated.

So let them talk in vain and play, until they meet their Day which they are promised.

When they will come out of the graves in a rush, as if they are racing towards a goal.

Their eyes are cast down, with shame covering them. This is the Day which they were promised.