The wisdom of Allah of giving time to the oppressors

Never think that Allah is unaware of what the wrongdoers do; He only delays them for a Day when eyes will stare [in horror] –

rushing forward with their heads raised up, eyes not blinking and hearts void.

Warn people of the Day when the punishment will come upon them, and the wrongdoers will say, “Our Lord, give us a little more time, so that we may respond to Your call and follow the messengers!” [They will be told], “Did you not swear before that you would never cease to exist?”

You lived in the dwellings of those who wronged themselves, and it became clear to you how We dealt with them, and We gave you examples.”

They hatched their plot, but their plot was known to Allah; even if their plot were such that would move mountains.

Never think that Allah will fail in His promise to His messengers. Allah is All-Mighty, Capable of Retribution.

The Day when the earth will be changed to another earth and so will the heavens, and all will appear before Allah, the One, the Subjugator.

On that Day you will see the wicked bound together in chains,

their garments will be of pitch and their faces covered with Fire.

So that Allah may recompense every soul for what it did. Allah is swift in reckoning.

This [Qur’an] is a message for all mankind, so that they may be warned thereby and know that He is One God, and so that the people of understanding may take heed.