[2397] This is a fast flash forward showing graphic snapshots of the coming true of the ‘definitely true’ promised fate of the rebellious, to further make the case for it.
[2398] “Those who Deny and die as Deniers, ˹as much as˺ Earth’s fill of gold will not be accepted from any of them, even if he were to ransom himself with it—for those is a painful Punishment and they will have no helpers” (3: 91).
[2399] When they come face to face with their inevitable end, the Deniers will feel deeply remorseful for their Denying but try to hide it from others (cf. al-Ṭabarī, al-Qurṭubī, al-Saʿdī). Profound remorse and sorrow is a type of self-punishment, which is, by no means, less severe than imposed punishment (cf. al-Ṭabarī, al-Qurṭubī, al-Saʿdī).