does not speak to So-and-so when he is angry with him.” “Nor will He purify them,” meaning, He will not cleanse them of the filth of their sins. “And theirs will be a painful punishment.”

“Those are the ones who have purchased misguidance at the price of guidance, and punishment at the price of forgiveness. How enduring they are in the face of the Fire! That is because Allah has sent down the Book in truth. And indeed, those who differ concerning the Book are surely in far-reaching dissension.” (175–176)