Or, in other words, it was you who set the first base with...

Or, in other words, it was you who set the first base with your polluted hands, in particular that you always talked to us from the position of power. (The application of the Qur’anic sentence /ta’murunana/ (you bade us) is the evidence for this matter.) It is evident that the proud cannot have any answer to this statement and do not deny their participation in this great crime.

Therefore, both groups will be regretful of their deeds: the proud will be regretful for making others astray, and the oppressed ones for their unconditionally accepting these evil temptations. The verse continues saying: “…And they declare (their) remorse when they see the Penalty; and We will put shackles on the necks of those who disbelieved…” Some commentators have said that this regret is probably because of the intensity of the…