Tafsir Ibn Kathir on Ash-Shura 42:36

Surah Ash-Shura 42:36

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ﱫ ﱬ ﱭ ﱮ ﱯ ﱰ ﱱ ﱲ ﱳ ﱴ ﱵ ﱶ ﱷ ﱸ ﱹ ﱺ ﱻ ﱼ

So whatever thing you have been given - it is but [for] enjoyment of the worldly life. But what is with Allah is better and more lasting for those who have believed and upon their Lord rely

The Attributes of Those Who deserve that which is with Allah Here Allah points out the insignificance of this worldly life and its transient adornments and luxuries

فما أوتيتم من شيء فمتاع الحياة الدنيا

So whatever you have been given is but (a passing) enjoyment for this worldly life. means, no matter what you achieve and amass, do not be deceived by it, for it is only the enjoyment of this life, which is the lower, transient realm that will undoubtedly come to an end.

وما عند الله خير وأبقى

but that which is with Allah is better and more lasting, means, the reward of Allah is better than this world, and it will last forever, so do not give preference to that which is transient over that which is lasting. Allah says:

للذين آمنوا

for those who believe, means, for those who are patient in forgoing the pleasures of this world,

وعلى ربهم يتوكلون

and put their trust in their Lord. means, so that He will help them to be patient in doing what is obligatory and avoiding what is forbidden. Then Allah says:

Tafsir of Ash-Shura 42:36

Tafsir Ibn Kathir