75 And We shall draw forth from among every nation a witness and say: Bring your proof. Then shall they know that the Truth is Allāh’s and that which they forged will fail them. |
76 Korah was surely of the people of Moses, but he oppressed them, and We gave him treasures, so much so that his hoards of wealth would weigh down a body of strong men. When his people said to him: Exult not; surely Allāh loves not the exultant. |
77 And seek the abode of the Hereafter by means of what Allāh has given thee, and neglect not thy portion of the world, and do good (to others) as Allāh has done good to thee, and seek not to make mischief in the land. Surely Allāh loves not the mischief-makers. |
78 He said: I have been given this only on account of the knowledge I have. Did he not know that Allāh had destroyed before him generations who were mightier in strength than he and greater in assemblage? And the guilty are not questioned about their sins. |
79 So he went forth to his people in his finery. Those who desired this world’s life said: O would that we had the like of what Korah is given! Surely he is possessed of mighty good fortune! |
80 But those who were given the knowledge said: Woe to you! Allāh’s reward is better for him who believes and does good, and none is made to receive this except the patient. |
81 So We made the earth to swallow him up and his abode. He had no host to help him against Allāh, nor was he of those who can defend themselves. |
82 And those who had yearned for his place the day before began to say: Ah! (know) that Allāh amplifies and straitens the means of subsistence for whom He pleases of His servants; had not Allāh been gracious to us, He would have abased us. |
Ah! (know) that the ungrateful are never successful. |
83 That abode of the Hereafter, We assign it to those who have no desire to exalt themselves in the earth nor to make mischief. And the good end is for those who keep their duty. |
84 Whoever brings good, he will have better than it; and whoever brings evil, those who do evil will be requited only for what they did. |