The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 4) — Page 732

CH. 35 FĂŢIR the verse, the decreed hour of retribution will arrive and they will be allowed no further respite. The words a signifying "worm of the earth" may also apply to disbelievers because of their devoting PT. 22 all their labour and endeavour to the acquirement of worldly comforts and riches. In this sense of the word the verse would mean that God will not hesitate to destroy these abominable worms of the earth. 2646