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70 WHY DO YOU DECEIVE YOURSELF?

best that has been sent down to you from your Lord before
the punishment comes upon you suddenly when you are not
expecting it; lest anyone should say, "Alas for me for neglect-
ing what Allah was due, and being one of the scoffers!" or lest
they should say, "If only Allah had guided me, I would have
had fear of Allah," or lest he should say, when he sees the
punishment, "If only I could have another chance so that I
could be a good-doer!" (Surat az-Zumar: 54-58)