Is the punishment mentioned in Surat al-Haqqah specific to the disbeliever, or does it include the believers who commit major sins?

Question:
(peace and blessings be upon him) Your Eminence, the questioner says: What is the ruling regarding the punishment mentioned in this noble surah, Surat al-Haqqah? Is it for the disbeliever who does not believe in Allah, or does it include the believers who commit major sins?

Answer:
The disbeliever who does not believe in Allah, the one who associates partners with Allah, and the hypocrite are undoubtedly the primary ones referred to. It also includes the sinners among the monotheists who have major sins other than shirk (associating partners with Allah). These people are exposed to the warning; they may be punished, or Allah may forgive them. But if they are punished, they will not remain in the punishment eternally, as the disbeliever and the one who associates partners with Allah do. Yes.