those whom they call upon are themselves seeking the means of access to their lord each trying to be nearer to him. they crave for his mercy and dread his chastisement. surely your lords punishment is to be feared.
أولئك الذين يدعون يبتغون إلى ربهم الوسيلة أيهم أقرب ويرجون رحمته ويخافون عذابه إن عذاب ربك كان محذورا