(68:25) And they went early in determination, [assuming themselves] able. (68:26) But when they saw it, they said, "Indeed, we are lost; (68:27) Rather, we have been deprived." (68:28) The most moderate of them said, "Did I not say to you, `Why do you not exalt [Allah]?` " (68:29) They said, "Exalted is our Lord! Indeed, we were wrongdoers." (68:30) Then they approached one another, blaming each other. (68:31) They said, "O woe to us; indeed we were transgressors. (68:32) Perhaps our Lord will substitute for us [one] better than it. Indeed, we are toward our Lord desirous." (68:33) Such is the punishment [of this world]. And the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they only knew. (68:34) Indeed, for the righteous with their Lord are the Gardens of Pleasure. (68:35) Then will We treat the Muslims like the criminals? (68:36) What is [the matter] with you? How do you judge? (68:37) Or do you have a scripture in which you learn (68:38) That indeed for you is whatever you choose? (68:39) Or do you have oaths [binding] upon Us, extending until the Day of Resurrection, that indeed for you is whatever you judge? (68:40) Ask them which of them, for that [claim], is responsible. (68:41) Or do they have partners? Then let them bring their partners, if they should be truthful. (68:42) The Day the shin will be uncovered and they are invited to prostration but the disbelievers will not be able, (68:43) Their eyes humbled, humiliation will cover them. And they used to be invited to prostration while they were sound. (68:44) So leave Me, [O Muhammad], with [the matter of] whoever denies the Qur`an. We will progressively lead them [to punishment] from where they do not know. (68:45) And I will give them time. Indeed, My plan is firm. (68:46) Or do you ask of them a payment, so they are by debt burdened down? (68:47) Or have they [knowledge of] the unseen, so they write [it] down? (68:48) Then be patient for the decision of your Lord, [O Muhammad], and be not like the companion of the fish when he called out while he was distressed.