(23:71) But if the Truth had followed their inclinations, the heavens and the earth and whoever is in them would have been ruined. Rather, We have brought them their message, but they, from their message, are turning away. (23:72) Or do you, [O Muhammad], ask them for payment? But the reward of your Lord is best, and He is the best of providers. (23:73) And indeed, you invite them to a straight path. (23:74) But indeed, those who do not believe in the Hereafter are deviating from the path. (23:75) And even if We gave them mercy and removed what was upon them of affliction, they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly. (23:76) And We had gripped them with suffering [as a warning], but they did not yield to their Lord, nor did they humbly supplicate, [and will continue thus] (23:77) Until when We have opened before them a door of severe punishment, immediately they will be therein in despair.
