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70:1  Someone asked about the inevitable retribution.
70:2  For the rejecters, there is nothing that will stop it.
70:3  From God, Possessor of the ascending portals.
70:4  The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him in a day which is equivalent to fifty thousand years.
70:5  So be patient with a good patience.
70:6  They see it as far away.
70:7  And We see it as near.
70:8  On the Day the heaven is like molten copper.
70:9  And the mountains are like wool.
70:10  And no friend will ask about his friend.
70:11  When they see it, the criminal will wish he can ransom his children against the retribution.
70:12  And his mate and his brother.
70:13  And his relatives who sheltered him.
70:14  And all who are on the earth, so that he can be saved!
70:15  No, it is a torching flame.
70:16  Eager to roast.
70:17  It calls on those who turned away.
70:18  And who hoarded and counted.
70:19  Indeed, the human being was created anxious.
70:20  When adversity touches him he is miserable.
70:21  And when good touches him he is stingy.
70:22  Except for those who are indoctrinated.
70:23  Who are always maintaining their indoctrination.
70:24  And they set aside part of their wealth.
70:25  For the seeker and the denied.
70:26  And they believe in the Day of Judgment.
70:27  And they are fearful of the retribution of their Lord.
70:28  The retribution of their Lord is not to be taken for granted.
70:29  And they maintain their chastity.
70:30  Except around their spouses or those in the care of their oaths, there is no blame.
70:31  Whoever seeks anything beyond this, they are the transgressors.
70:32  And they are trustworthy and keep their pledges.
70:33  And they uphold their testimonies.
70:34  And they maintain their indoctrination.
70:35  They will be honored in gardens.
70:36  So what is wrong with the rejecters staring at you?
70:37  From the right and the left, in crowds?
70:38  Does every one of them hope to enter a garden of bliss?
70:39  No, We have created them from what they know.
70:40  So I do swear by the Lord of the east and the west, that We are able.
70:41  To replace them with better people; and nothing can stop Us.
70:42  So let them talk in vain and play, until they meet their Day which they are promised.
70:43  When they will come out of the graves in a rush, as if they are racing towards a goal.
70:44  Their eyes are cast down, with shame covering them. This is the Day which they were promised.