Al-Qasas 28:72–88

(Say) also to them, O Muhammad: (Have ye thought) what do you say, (if Allah made day everlasting) everlastingly bright (for you till the Day of Resurrection) without night, (who is a God beside Allah) other than Allah (who could, bring you night wherein ye rest? Will ye not then see?) will you not believe He Who made the day and the night for you.

(Of His mercy) of His blessing (hath He appointed) He created (for you night and day that therein ye may rest) that you may rest at night, (and that ye may seek His bounty) that during the day you may seek His bounty through knowledge and worship, (and that haply ye may be thankful) so that you give thanks for the blessing of the day and the night that He has given you.

(And on the Day) which is the Day of Judgement (when He shall call unto them and say: Where are My partners whom ye pretended) whom you claimed were My partners?

(And We shall take out from every nation a witness) a prophet who will testify against them, i.e. that he conveyed the message to them; this prophet is the prophet who was sent to them in the life of the world (and We shall say: Bring your proof) why did you reject the messengers? (Then they will know) each nation will know (that Allah hath the Truth) that the worship of Allah and the religion of Allah are the Truth, and that their judgement is up to Allah, (and all that they invented) all that which they falsely worshipped (will have failed them) will become too preoccupied with themselves to help them.

(Now Korah was of Moses folk) He was Moses' cousin, (but he oppressed them) but he transgressed against Moses, Aaron and their folk. He said: �Moses has been given messengership and Aaron religious authority while have nothing; this I will not accept�, and he rejected Moses' prophethood (and We gave him so much treasure) wealth (that the stores thereof) the keys of his stores (would verily have been a burden for a troop of mighty men) 40 men carried the keys of his stores. (When his own folk) the folk of Moses (said unto him: Exult not) do not be too proud nor associate partners with Allah; (lo! Allah loveth not the exultant) Allah does not love those who are too proud because of their wealth;

(But seek the abode of the Hereafter) Paradise (in that which Allah hath given you) through that which Allah has given you of wealth (and neglect not thy portion of the world) do not leave your portion in the Hereafter because of your portion in this worldly life; it is also said: your portion of this worldly life will not diminish because of spending from it for the Hereafter, (and be thou kind) to the poor and needy (even as Allah hath been kind to thee) by giving you wealth, (and seek not corruption in the earth) do not commit transgressions and oppose the command of the Messenger Moses, Allah give him peace; (lo! Allah loveth not corrupters) who commit transgressions,

(He said) Korah said: (I have been given it) this wealth (only on account of knowledge I possess) because Allah knows that I deserve it; it is also said that this means: he made gold from his knowledge of alchemy. (Knew he not) i.e. Korah (that Allah had destroyed already of the generations before him men who were mightier than Him in strength) who were physically stronger than him (and greater about following) and greater in respect to the wealth and men they had? (The guilty are not questioned of their sins) the idolaters will not be asked on the Day of Judgement about their sins because they will be known through distinct marks.

(Then went he forth) i.e. Korah (before his people in his pomp) his horses, mules, servant boys and servant girls, attires of gold and silver and different kinds of arms and clothes. (Those who were desirous of the life of the world said: Ah, would that unto us had been given the like of what has been given unto Korah) of wealth! (Lo! he is lord of rare good fortune.

But those who had been given knowledge) the knowledge of abstinence and trust in Allah (said) to the desirous ones: (Woe unto you!) may Allah straiten this worldly life for you! (The reward of Allah) in Paradise (for him who believeth) in Allah and in Moses (and doeth right) sincerely between him and his Lord (is better, and only the steadfast will obtain it) only those who are patient in fulfilling the commands of Allah and in withstanding misfortunes will obtain Paradise; it is also said that this means: no one will be given success to enjoin good and forbid evil except those who are patient in fulfilling the commands of Allah and withstanding misfortunes.

(So We caused the earth to swallow him and his dwelling-place) We cause the earth to swallow Korah and his house. (Then he had no host) no group or troop (to help him against Allah) against Allah's punishment when it came on him, (nor was he of those who can save themselves) from the torment.

(And morning found those who had coveted his place) his status, standing and wealth (but yesterday crying) to one another: (Ah, welladay!) it is not as Korah said, i.e. that his wealth was his own doing, but rather (Allah enlargeth the provision for whom He will of His slaves) and in the case of Korah such wealth was a lure to perdition (and straiteneth it (for whom He will)) out of care for the person. (If Allah had not been gracious unto us) and withheld from us what He gave him, (He would have caused it to swallow us (also)) as it swallowed Korah. (Ah, welladay! the disbelievers never prosper) they will never be safe from Allah's torment.

(As for that Abode of the Hereafter) Paradise (We assign it unto those who seek not oppression) and haughtiness (in the earth) through their wealth, (nor yet corruption) by means of carvings, statues and transgressions. (The sequel) Paradise (is for those who ward off (evil)) those who ward off disbelief, idolatry, haughtiness and corruption in the earth.

(Whoso bringeth a good deed) the sincere profession of �there is no god except Allah�, (he will have better than the same) he will reap goodness from it; (while as for him who bringeth an ill deed) associating partners with Allah, (those who do ill deeds) associating partners with Allah (will be requited only what they did) the Fire.

(Lo! He Who hath given thee the Qur'an for a law) He Who has sent you Gabriel with the Qur'an (will surely bring you again to the place of return) to Mecca; and it is said: to Paradise. (Say) O Muhammad: (My Lord is best aware of he who bringeth guidance) the profession of Allah's divine Oneness and the Qur'an (and him who is in error manifest) and him who is in manifest disbelief and error.

(Thou hadst no hope) O Muhammad (that the Scripture would be inspired in thee) that Gabriel would come down to you with the Qur'an and that you will be a prophet; (but it is a mercy from your Lord) but it is a blessing and honour from your Lord that He sent down Gabriel to you with the Qur'an, (so never be a helper to the disbelievers) by disbelieving.

(And let them not divert thee from the revelations of Allah) from the Qur'an (after they have been sent down unto thee) through Gabriel; (but call (mankind) unto thy Lord) call to the profession of Allah's divine Oneness and Book of your Lord, (and be not of those who ascribe partners (unto turn)) do not be with the idolaters, following their religion.

(And cry not unto any other god along with Allah) do not worship any deity other than Allah nor call people to anyone or anything beside Allah. (There is no god save Him) alone without partners. (Everything) all works that are for other than Allah's Countenance (will perish) will not be accepted (save His Countenance) except that which is meant for the sake of His Countenance; it is also said that this means: every countenance changes except Allah's and every kingdom will vanish except His. (His is the command) the judgement between people, (and unto Him ye will be brought back) after death and he will requite each according to his works'.