One: Since its faults are few, their purification has been expedited.

The Second: Since there is the opportunity in some places of strong, loyal defenders of the faith and protectors of Islam being defeated to a degree or entirely and atheists establishing an effective centre of activity, it is possible that punishment has been visited on them first. None knows the Unseen save God.

All Glory be unto You, we have no knowledge save that which You have taught us; indeed You are All-Knowing, All-Wise.(2:32) ∗ ∗ ∗