they were afflicted by the terrible result of whatever they gained. besides this affliction the unjust among them will also suffer the consequence of their deeds. they will not be able to challenge god.
فأصابهم سيئات ما كسبوا والذين ظلموا من هؤلاء سيصيبهم سيئات ما كسبوا وما هم بمعجزين