[Pooya/Ali Commentary 13:10] Our most hidden thoughts and motives are known to Him at all times. Every person, whether he conceals or reveals his thoughts, whether he skulls in darkness or goes about by day, all are under Allah's watch. His grace encompasses, and again and again protects, those who take the precaution from harm and evil. Ma-aqqibat are the angels who descend, succeeding one another by turns, to keep safe every individual from misfortunes when that individual, in Allah's will, is not to suffer death (Anam: 61). Refer to Nisa: 79 and Anfal: 53 for "Allah never changes the condition of a people until they change it themselves." Allah has given man intelligence and knowledge; He surrounds him with his grace and mercy. If, inspite of all this, man distorts his own will and goes against Allah's will, Allah's wrath will descend on him and the favourable position in which Allah has placed him will be changed. None of the things which he relies upon, other than Allah, can protect him. When once the punishment comes, there is no turning it back. Imam Ali bin Husayn al Zayn al Abidin has said that the bounties, Allah bestows on any person, are never taken away, but in consequence of certain sins: (i) Disobedience to the virtuous, pride, ridiculing others, (these result in withdrawal of bounties and turn the sinner into a hardened transgressor.) (ii) Going to bed before praying Isha salat, sleeping at the time of Fajr salat, thinking lightly of the bounties of Allah, complaining to others against Allah. (these reduce the means of sustenance to the minimum.) (iii) Swearing false oaths, uttering lies, adultery, obstructing the way of the Muslims, false claims, misappropriation of a trust, not helping the aggressed and oppressed, not preaching pursuance of good and abstinence from evil. (these bring down calamities.) (iv) Practising iniquity and wickedness, legalising that which is forbidden, obedience to the wicked and revolting against the virtuous, drunkenness and gambling, using jests and jokes to stimulate ridicule of others. (these give an upper hand to the enemies.)