
If, then, they have patience, the Fire will be a home for them! and if they beg to be received into favour, into favour will they not (then) be received.
If they have patience: there is sarcasm in the
meaning.
“Let them not be impatient: they will soon find a home in
the Fire of Hell! If they ask for grace and forgiveness
then, it will be too late.”
References:
Yusuf Ali, Abdullah. Translation and Commentary of the Quran. (surah 41 verse 24). Quran Arabic with English Translation & Commentary (Tafsir) by Abdullah Yusuf Ali, Free Download (quran4u.com)