[3166] That is Divine Punishment (cf. al-Ṭabarī, al-Qurṭubī, Ibn Kathīr). The very same punishment that the Makkan idolaters were doubtful of: “When they ˹the Deniers˺ said: “O Allah, if this is the Truth from You, then rain on us stones from the sky or bring us a painful punishment!”” (8: 32)