Surah Al-Qasas, Ayah 77

July 12, 2025

وَابْتَغِ فِيمَا آتَاكَ اللَّهُ الدَّارَ الْآخِرَةَ ۖ وَلَا تَنسَ نَصِيبَكَ مِنَ الدُّنْيَا ۖ وَأَحْسِن كَمَا أَحْسَنَ اللَّهُ إِلَيْكَ ۖ وَلَا تَبْغِ الْفَسَادَ فِي الْأَرْضِ ۖ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُفْسِدِينَ

But seek, through that which Allah has given you, the home of the Hereafter; but do not forget your share of the world. And do good as Allah has done good to you. And desire not corruption in the land. Indeed, Allah does not like corrupters.

اور جو کچھ اللہ نے تجھے دیا ہے اس سے آخرت کا گھر تلاش کر اور دنیا سے اپنا حصہ نہ بھول۔ اور احسان کر جیسا کہ اللہ نے تیرے ساتھ احسان کیا ہے۔ اور زمین میں فساد کی خواہش نہ کر۔ بے شک اللہ فساد کرنے والوں کو پسند نہیں کرتا۔

Reflection

This verse provides a comprehensive guide for balanced living. It encourages using Allah's blessings to prepare for the afterlife while not neglecting legitimate worldly needs and responsibilities. The verse promotes a middle path that neither completely abandons worldly life nor becomes obsessed with it. It emphasizes reciprocating Allah's kindness through good treatment of others and warns against corruption and mischief. This teaching shows that Islam advocates for a balanced approach to life that integrates spiritual aspirations with worldly responsibilities, always maintaining ethical conduct and gratitude to Allah.

Context

This verse appears in Surah Al-Qasas (The Stories) in the context of Qarun's story, who was wealthy but became arrogant. It provides guidance on how to properly use wealth and blessings from Allah.

Themes

Balance Gratitude Social Responsibility

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Surah Al-Qasas, Ayah 77

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