if god were to seize men for their doings not a living being would be left upon the earth. but he gives them respite for a time ordained. when their time is come surely god will keep his creatures in view.
ولو يؤاخذ الله الناس بما كسبوا ما ترك على ظهرها من دابة ولكن يؤخرهم إلى أجل مسمى فإذا جاء أجلهم فإن الله كان بعباده بصيرا