Hazrat Abu Musa (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: Allah Almighty gives respite to the oppressor for some days in this world, but when He seizes him, He does not let him go. The narrator stated that then the Prophet recited this verse: "And thus is the seizure of your Lord when He seizes the towns while they are committing wrong. Surely, His seizure is painful and severe."