57:20
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Dynamic translation
(57:20) Know that this Banal life is nothing more than games and an escapism, and boasting among you, and an increase in wealth and children. It is like plants that are supplied by an abundant rain, which appear pleasing farmers. But then they dry up and turn yellow, and become useless hay. In the Hereafter there is severe retribution, and forgiveness from Allah and approval. This Banal life is no more than a deceiving enjoyment.
Arabic text
(57:20) اعْلَمُوا أَنَّمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا لَعِبٌ وَلَهْوٌ وَزِينَةٌ وَتَفَاخُرٌ بَيْنَكُمْ وَتَكَاثُرٌ فِي الْأَمْوَالِ وَالْأَوْلَادِ كَمَثَلِ غَيْثٍ أَعْجَبَ الْكُفَّارَ نَبَاتُهُ ثُمَّ يَهِيجُ فَتَرَاهُ مُصْفَرًّا ثُمَّ يَكُونُ حُطَامًا وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ عَذَابٌ شَدِيدٌ وَمَغْفِرَةٌ مِّنَ اللَّهِ وَرِضْوَانٌ وَمَا الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا إِلَّا مَتَاعُ الْغُرُورِ
Connected ideas
(6:32) This Banal life is nothing more than games and an escapism, and the abode of the Hereafter is far better for those who are aware. Will you not be cleverer?
(29:64) This Banal life is no more than escapism and games , while the abode of the Hereafter is the reality, if they only knew.
(47:36) This Banal life is nothing more than games and an escapism. But if you immune and (show) responsibility, He will give your gratuity, and He will not ask you for your wealth.
