102. At-Takathur/Striving for more

I/We begin by the Blessed Name of Allah

The Immensely Merciful to all, The Infinitely Compassionate to everyone.

102:01
a. O The People!
b. Striving for more worldly riches distracts you from the Remembrance of Allah,

102:02
a. till you visit/reach the graves.

102:03
a. By no means!
b. You will soon get to know the consequences of your priorities in worldly life.

102:04
a. Once again, by no means!
b. You will soon get to know the consequences of your priorities in worldly life.

102:05
a. By no means!
b. You would not have been distracted from the reality of the Hereafter if you knew with certainty that you would be held accountable for the worldly life, you would not have preoccupied yourselves with it.

102:06
a. That you would definitely end up experiencing the Blazing Fire,

102:07
a. and again, if you knew that you would definitely end up seeing it with the very eye of certainty.

102:08
a. Then, at that Time, you will certainly be questioned about the bliss you enjoyed in the worldly life.