When it (Hell) sees them from a far place, they will hear its
raging and its roaring. (12) And when they shall be thrown into a narrow
place thereof, chained together, they will exclaim therein for destruction. (13) Exclaim not today for
one destruction, but exclaim for many destructions. (14) Say: (O Muhammad SAW)
"Is that (torment) better or the Paradise
of Eternity which is promised to the Muttaqûn (pious and righteous persons -
see V.2:2)?" It will be theirs as a reward and as a final destination.
(15) For them there will
be therein all that they desire, and they will abide (there forever). It is a
promise binding upon your Lord that must be fulfilled. (16) And on the Day when
He will gather them together and that which they worship besides Allâh [idols,
angels, pious men, saints, 'Īsā (Jesus) son of Maryam (Mary),
etc.[]]. He will say: "Was it you who misled these My slaves or did they
(themselves) stray from the (Right) Path?" (17) They will say:
"Glorified are You! It was not for us to take any Auliyâ' (Protectors,
Helpers) besides You, but You gave them and their fathers comfort till they
forgot the warning, and became a lost people (doomed to total loss). (18) Thus they (false
gods— all deities other than Allâh) will belie you (polytheists) regarding what
you say (that they are gods besides Allâh), then you can neither avert (the
punishment), nor get help. And whoever among you does wrong (i.e. sets up
rivals to Allâh), We shall make him taste a great torment. (19) And We never sent
before you (O Muhammad SAW) any of the Messengers but verily, they ate food and
walked in the markets. And We have made some of you as a trial for others: will
you have patience? And your Lord is Ever All-Seer (of everything). (20)