The Holy Quran 10:54 — Surah Yunus

Arabic text

وَلَوْ أَنَّ لِكُلِّ نَفْسٍ ظَلَمَتْ مَا فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ لَٱفْتَدَتْ بِهِۦ ۗ وَأَسَرُّوا۟ ٱلنَّدَامَةَ لَمَّا رَأَوُا۟ ٱلْعَذَابَ ۖ وَقُضِىَ بَيْنَهُم بِٱلْقِسْطِ ۚ وَهُمْ لَا يُظْلَمُونَ

Translation

If every oppressive soul (Kaafir) possessed whatever (wealth) is in the earth, it would offer it in ransom (to save itself from Allaah's punishment in the Aakhirah). They (the Kuffaar leaders who misled their followers) will hide their remorse (from their followers) when they see the punishment (so that their followers do not mock them). (On the Day of Qiyaamah) Judgement will be passed between them (creation) with justice and they will not be oppressed.

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

That is, supposing the treasures of the whole earth were in his possession, he would try to give them all to save himself from the punishment of Allah. The regret of the disbelievers in the Hereafter: in their hearts they will regret their deeds and will wish that their regret not become apparent to people. But for how long?

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