was god to seize people immediately for their injustice no living creature would be left on earth. he gives them respite for an appointed time. when their term is over they will not be able to change the inevitable.
ولو يؤاخذ الله الناس بظلمهم ما ترك عليها من دابة ولكن يؤخرهم إلى أجل مسمى فإذا جاء أجلهم لا يستأخرون ساعة ولا يستقدمون