Surah 66. At-Tahrim, Ayah 7

I.e., "do not try to rationalise your deliberate denial of the truth" - the element of conscious intent being implied in the past-tense phrase alladhina kafaru (see note [6] on 2:6 ).

'This is no hardship or injustice imposed on you. It is all but the fruit of your own deeds; the result of your own deliberate choice.'