51:11. Those who (flounder) heedless (4996) in a flood of confusion: 4996 They are in great spiritual danger: yet they care not. 51:12. They ask, When will be the Day of Judgment and Justice? 51:13. (It will be) a Day when they will be tried (and tested) over the Fire! 51:14. Taste ye your trial! This is what ye used to ask to be hastened! (4997) 4997 They used to say scoffingly, if there is to be punishment for our sins, let it come at once! When it comes, they will know what a terrible thing it is! Cf. 26:204 n. 3230. 51:15. As to the Righteous, they will be in the midst of Gardens and Springs, (4998) 4998 Gardens and Springs are the two most frequent symbols for the highest satisfaction and bliss. 51:16. Taking joy in the things which their Lord gives them, because, before then, they lived a good life. 51:17. They were in the habit (4999) of sleeping but little by night, 4999 They were engaged most of the night in worship and in the planning of good deeds. They preferred activity to idleness, the service of Allah and His creatures to the indulgence of Self. 51:18. And in the hour of early dawn, they (were found) praying for Forgiveness; (5000) 5000 They were up early before dawn, ready for their devotions. The praying for Forgiveness and Mercy does not necessarily imply that they had committed fresh sins. Indeed they began the day with such devotions, showing their great humility before Allah and their anxious care for others, for whom they prayed as much as for themselves. See the last sentence of n. 21 to 1:5.
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