The Holy Quran 16:112 — Surah An-Nahl

Arabic text

وَضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلًا قَرْيَةً كَانَتْ ءَامِنَةً مُّطْمَئِنَّةً يَأْتِيهَا رِزْقُهَا رَغَدًا مِّن كُلِّ مَكَانٍ فَكَفَرَتْ بِأَنْعُمِ ٱللَّهِ فَأَذَٰقَهَا ٱللَّهُ لِبَاسَ ٱلْجُوعِ وَٱلْخَوْفِ بِمَا كَانُوا۟ يَصْنَعُونَ

Translation

Allaah gives the example of a town that was peaceful and tranquil (the residents experienced no fear and had no reason to be displeased). Their provision came to them in abundance from every avenue (without them having to leave), but (instead of thanking Allaah) they were ungrateful for Allaah's bounty so, because of their actions, Allaah caused them to taste the garments of hunger and fear (for a while).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The example of a town: that is, there was neither fear of an enemy from outside nor any kind of worry or anxiety from within. Life passed in complete peace and ease. That is, grain, fruit and the like for food came drawn to them of their own accord; there was an abundance of everything; they received the blessings of the world while sitting at home.

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