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(100) Hence He says: “And on that Day We will present Hell plainly before the disbelievers.”
Allah also says: “And Hellfire will be brought forth for those who went astray” (1)—that is, it will be presented before them to become their abode and dwelling, so that they may enjoy its shackles and blazing fire, its scalding water and bitter cold, and taste a punishment that leaves hearts speechless and ears deaf. All this is the consequence of their deeds and the recompense for their actions, for in this world
(1) Both manuscripts read: “And when Hell is laid bare.” This is a slip of the pen.
﴿١٠٠﴾ ولهذا قال: ﴿وَعَرَضْنَا جَهَنَّمَ يَوْمَئِذٍ لِلْكَافِرِينَ عَرْضًا﴾ .
كما قال تعالى: ﴿وبرزت الجحيم للغاوين﴾ (١) أي: عرضت لهم لتكون مأواهم ومنزلهم، وليتمتعوا بأغلالها وسعيرها، وحميمها، وزمهريرها، وليذوقوا من العقاب، ما تبكم له القلوب، وتصم الآذان، وهذا آثار أعمالهم، وجزاء أفعالهم، فإنهم في الدنيا.
(١) في النسختين: (وإذا الجحيم برزت) وهو سبق قلم.