الْمَالُ وَالْبَنُونَ زِينَةُ الْحَيَاةِ الدُّنْيَا ۖ وَالْبَاقِيَاتُ الصَّالِحَاتُ خَيْرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابًا وَخَيْرٌ أَمَلًا

This verse puts worldly possessions and achievements in perspective, reminding believers that material wealth and even children are temporary adornments of this life. In contrast, good deeds have lasting value, both in terms of divine reward and as a foundation for hope in the hereafter. This verse encourages Muslims to invest in actions that have eternal significance rather than being solely focused on accumulating worldly possessions.