(14–15) “Tell those who believe to forgive those who do not anticipate the Days of Allah, so that He may recompense a people for what they used to earn. Whoever does righteous deeds does so for his own benefit, and whoever does evil does so to his own detriment. Then to your Lord you will be returned.”

The Most High commands His believing servants to display noble character and patiently endure the polytheists’ offenses against Him. They do not anticipate the Days of Allah—that is, they neither hope for His reward nor fear the punishments He inflicts upon sinners. Allah Most High will recompense every people for what they used to earn. As for you, O believers, He will reward you abundantly for your faith, forbearance, and patience.

As for them, if they persist in their denial, you (1) will not suffer the severe punishment and disgrace that befalls them. Hence He says: “Whoever does righteous deeds does so for his own benefit, and whoever does evil does so to his own detriment. Then to your Lord you will be returned.”