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192 And as for him whose balance is heavy, he shall be in a well-pleasing life.

But as for him whose balance is light, his dwelling shall be the pit of hell.

And who shall make thee know what it is ? — a burning fire! 

 . (ⅭⅡ. Place of origin doubtful.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

The contention about numbers deludes you till ye visit the tombs !

Not so ! In the end ye shall know! And again not so ! In the end ye shall know !

Not so ! Did ye but know with certain knowledge !

Ye shall surely see hell ! And again ye shall surely see it with an eye of certainty.

Then ye shall surely be asked about pleasure ! 

 . (ⅭⅢ. Mecca.)

In the name of the merciful and compassionate God.

By the afternoon ! verily, man is in loss ! save