Surah Al Qasas Ayat 80
History · English translation · Edition God
But those who were given knowledge said, “Woe to you! The reward of God is better for those who believe and do righteous deeds.” Yet none attains it except the steadfast.
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Surah Al Qasas Ayat 78
He said, “I was given all this on account of knowledge I possess.” Did he not know that God destroyed many generations before him, who were stronger than he, and possessed greater riches? But the guilty will not be asked about their sins.
Surah Al Qasas Ayat 79
And he went out before his people in his splendor. Those who desired the worldly life said, “If only we possessed the likes of what Quaroon was given. He is indeed very fortunate.”
Surah Al Qasas Ayat 81
So We caused the earth to cave in on him and his mansion. He had no company to save him from God, and he could not defend himself.
Surah Al Qasas Ayat 82
Those who had wished they were in his position the day before were saying, “Indeed, it is God who spreads the bounty to whomever He wills of His servants, and restricts it. Had God not been gracious to us, He would have caved in on us. No wonder the ungrateful never prosper.”
About this reference
This is ayat 80 of Surah Al Qasas (History), surah 28 of the Quran. This surah contains 88 ayats. The English translation is by Talal Itani, ClearQuran, Edition God.
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