28-60
And things which you are given are a provision of the life of this world and its adornment, and that which is with Allah is better and more lasting. Will you not then understand? (R 6)
“Same to Verse No.57”
Al-Qasas (The Narrative)
And things which you are given are a provision of the life of this world and its adornment, and that which is with Allah is better and more lasting. Will you not then understand? (R 6)
28-61
Then, is he, whom We have promised a good promise and (the fulfillment of) which he will meet, like him, whom We have made to enjoy the life of this world, then on the day of resurrection he will be presented (before Us for giving an account)?
Allah (SWT) asks whether temporary enjoyment in this world and punishment in the hereafter is better or permanent enjoyment in the hereafter.
28-62
And on the day He will call them and say, “”Where are those whom you claimed (that they were) My partners?””
On the day of judgment the misleaders will confess their sins, false godswill not respond to their worshippers, people will be asked about their response to the messengers of Allah (SWT) but they will be so upset after seeing the punishment that they may not even be able to ask each other and answer. But those who repent, believe and do righteous works will be successful.
28-63
Those against whom the word will be proved true will say, “”Our Fosterer! these are the persons whom we led astray, we led them astray as we were ourselves astray. We (seek to) free ourselves from (this sin and come) to You, they did not worship us (on their own).””
“Same to Verse No.62”
28-64
And it will be said, “”Call your (presumed) partners (of Allah),”” so they will call them but they will not respond to them, and they will see the punishment, would that they had received guidance.
“Same to Verse No.62”
28-65
And on the day He will call them and say, “”What response did you give to the messengers?””
“Same to Verse No.62”
28-66
On that day (all) the news will be obscured on them so they will not (be able, even to) ask each other.
“Same to Verse No.62”
28-67
So, as for him who repents and believes and does righteous work, may be he will be among the successful.
“Same to Verse No.62”
28-68
And your Fosterer creates what He wills and He chooses, the choice is not theirs. Glory be to Allah and Exalted be He above that which they associate (with Him as) partners.
Allah (SWT) makes a mention of some of His Attributes and Powers.
28-69
And your Fosterer knows that which your bosoms conceal and that which they make public.
“Same to Verse No.68”
28-70
And He is Allah, there is no god except Him, praise is due only for Him (both) in the earlier (past) and the later (future periods), and His is the command and to Him you will be returned.
“Same to Verse No.68”
28-71
Say, “”Do you consider, if Allah were to make the night everlasting on you till the day of resurrection, (then) who is the god other than Allah who could bring light to you? Will you not then hear?””
“Same to Verse No.68”
28-72
Say, “”Do you consider, if Allah were to make the day everlasting on you till the day of resurrection, (then) who is the god other than Allah who could bring the night to you that you could rest therein ? Will you not then see?
“Same to Verse No.68”
28-73
And it is from His mercy that He has made the night and the day for you, that you may rest therein and that you may seek of His grace, and that you may be grateful.””
“Same to Verse No.68”
28-74
And on (that) day He will call them and say, “”Where are those whom you claimed (that they were) My partners?””
“Same to Verse No.68”
28-75
And We will bring out from every community a witness, then We will say, “”(All of you) bring your proof.”” Then they will know that the truth is Allah’s, and that which they used to forge will go away from them.
“Same to Verse No.68”
28-76
Qaroon was certainly from among the people of Musa but he oppressed them. And We had given him so much from the treasures, that their keys would have been a burden (even) for a strong group of men possessing strength. When his people said to him, “”Do not exult, Allah certainly does not like those who are exultant,
Qaroon, who had acquired an important position with Firawn, was actually from the community of Musa (PBH) i.e. Bani Isreal, inspite of which he oppressed them probably to be in good books of Firawn for acquiring worldly gains. It was Allah (SWT) Who had given him tremendous wealth but he wrongly ascribed it to his personal capabilities when people asked him to spend it in the path of Allah (SWT) on others. He used to exhibit proudly his wealth and only senseless people admired him. Finally he was made to sink into the earth with his house when no one was able to help him. Those who had admired him earlier realized their fault and accepted that it is Allah (SWT) Who makes people rich or poor and that the ungrateful, like Qaroon, are not successful.
28-77
but seek the home of the hereafter through that which Allah has given you, and do not forget your portion of the world, and do good (to others) as Allah has done good to you, and do not seek to cause corruption in the earth, Allah certainly does not like those who are corrupt.””
“Same to Verse No.76”
28-78
He said, “”I have been given this only because of the knowledge I have.”” Did he not know that Allah had certainly destroyed, from among the generations before him, those who were more severe than him in strength and more in collection (of people/ wealth)? And the criminals are not asked about their sins (and then punished).
“Same to Verse No.76”
28-79
Then he came out before his people in his pomp. Those who intended (to achieve success only) in the life of this world said, “”Ah! would that we had the like of what Qaroon is given, he is certainly a possessor of great good fortune.””
“Same to Verse No.76”