say whoever is in error the most merciful will lead him on. until when they see what they were promised—either the punishment or the hour. then they will know who was in worse position and weaker in forces.
قل من كان في الضلالة فليمدد له الرحمن مدا حتى إذا رأوا ما يوعدون إما العذاب وإما الساعة فسيعلمون من هو شر مكانا وأضعف جندا