Know that this world's life is only sport and play and…
“Know that this world's life is only sport and play and gaiety and boasting among yourselves, and a vying in the multiplication of wealth and children, like the rain, whose causing the vegetation to grow, pleases the husbandmen, then it withers away so that you will see it become yellow, then it becomes dried up and broken down; and in the hereafter is a severe chastisement and (also) forgiveness from Allah and (His) pleasure; and this world's life is naught but means of deception.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Life is fleeting, a temporary arena of competition and pleasure, leading ultimately to divine judgment and forgiveness.
In simple terms: World life is brief, a test before afterlife.
Key Takeaway
Live responsibly, seek spiritual purpose.
Themes
mortality
materialism
spirituality
ethical conduct
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
religious
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- financial planning
- family life
- community service
Key Concepts
theology
eschatology
human purpose
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly matters beyond material success?
- How can one balance worldly duties with spiritual goals?
A Different Perspective
Focus on material gain may neglect moral development and lasting fulfillment.