Rowwad Translation Center — 464

39:48 The evil consequences of their deeds will become apparent to them, and they will be overwhelmed by what they used to ridicule.

39:49 When adversity befalls man, he cries out to Us. Then when We grant him a favor from Us, he says, “I have been granted this only because of my knowledge.” It is rather a test, but most of them do not know.

39:50 It was already said by those before them[1], but all what they earned was of no avail to them,

39:51 Therefore the evil consequences of their deeds overtook them, and the wrongdoers among these [pagans] will be overtaken by the evil consequences of their deeds, and they will have no escape[1].

39:52 Do they not know that Allah extends provision to whom He wills or restricts it? Indeed, there are signs in this for people who believe.

39:53 Say [Allah says], “O My slaves who have transgressed against themselves, do not despair of Allah’s mercy, for indeed Allah forgives all sins[1]. He is indeed the All-Forgiving, the Most Merciful.

39:54 Turn to your Lord [in repentance] and submit to Him before the punishment comes upon you, for then you will not be helped.

39:55 Follow the best of what has been sent down to you all from your Lord, before the punishment comes upon you by surprise while you are unaware,

39:56 lest someone should say[1], “Woe to me for neglecting my duties towards Allah and for being among those who mocked [the truth]”;