those they call upon are themselves seeking means of access to their lord vying to be nearer and hoping for his mercy and fearing his punishment. the punishment of your lord is to be dreaded.
أولئك الذين يدعون يبتغون إلى ربهم الوسيلة أيهم أقرب ويرجون رحمته ويخافون عذابه إن عذاب ربك كان محذورا