Tafseer of The Heights · Al-A'raaf · 7:98
Or did the people of the cities feel secure from Our punishment coming to them in the morning while they were at play?
Important: The Arabic source text is always authoritative. This translation is a study aid and has not been verified by scholars — do not use it as a basis for religious proof or for deriving rulings (ahkam). When in doubt, always consult the Arabic text and a qualified scholar.
أَوَأَمِنَ أَهْلُ الْقُرَى أَنْ يَأْتِيَهُمْ بَأْسُنَا ضُحًى وَهُمْ يَلْعَبُونَ (Or did the inhabitants of the towns feel secure against Our mighty power coming upon them in the forenoon, while they were at play?) (7:98)