Hadith: Allah gives respite to the oppressor. But when He seizes him...

Hazrat Abu Musa (May Allah be pleased with him) reported: Messenger of Allah [SAWW](PBUH) said, "Verily, Allah gives respite to the oppressor. But when He seizes him, He does not let him escape.'' Then he (PBUH)) recited, "Such is the Seizure of your Rubb when He seizes the (population of) towns while they are doing wrong.

Verily, His Seizure is painful (and) severe". (11:102).

[Al-Bukhari Book 06,Chapter 60, Hadith # 208]

Lesson : as mentioned above in Surah Al-Hajj Ayat 74."They have not estimated Allah His Rightful Estimate; Verily, Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty." One should not take the respite for exemption because no one knows when respite granted by Him will come to an end and punishment will follow.