Ash-Shuraa 42:36
The Consultation · Meccan · Juz 25 · Page 487
Better and More Lasting
فَمَآ أُوتِيتُم مِّن شَيۡءࣲ فَمَتَٰعُ ٱلۡحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنۡيَاۚ وَمَا عِندَ ٱللَّهِ خَيۡرࣱ وَأَبۡقَىٰ لِلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَلَىٰ رَبِّهِمۡ يَتَوَكَّلُونَ ٣٦
Now whatever ye have been given is but a passing comfort for the life of the world, and that which Allah hath is better and more lasting for those who believe and put their trust in their Lord.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
Whatever you are given is but the enjoyment of worldly life; what is with Allah is better and more lasting.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, whatever you are given now is passing worldly goods; what is with Allah is both better and more lasting.
Reflect
Use what passes for what lasts.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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