Nay, by the Moon 32 By the receding night 33 by the brightening dawn, 34 This is but one of the mighty (portents), 35 a warning to humans, 36 To any of you that chooses to go forward (by working righteous deeds), or to remain behind (by commiting sins), 37 Each one is a hostage to one's deeds, 38 save the People of the Right Hand 39 who will be in Paradise 40 concerning the sinners, 41 What hath brought you to this burning? 42 They shall say, 'We were not of those who prayed, and 43 And we used not to feed the poor; 44 And we used to enter into vain discourse with those who engaged [in it], 45 and we cried lies to the Day of Doom, 46 "Until there came to us (the death) that is certain." 47 So there will not benefit them the intercession of [any] intercessors. 48 Then what is wrong with them that they turn away from admonition, 49 As if they were affrighted asses, 50 That had fled from a lion? 51 Nay; every one of them desires that he may be given pages spread out; 52 Nay! But they fear not the Hereafter (from Allah's punishment). 53 Never so, as this is a reminder. 54 So, whoever wills, will remember 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