The Holy Quran 28:58 — Surah Al-Qasas

Arabic text

وَكَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَرْيَةٍۭ بَطِرَتْ مَعِيشَتَهَا ۖ فَتِلْكَ مَسَـٰكِنُهُمْ لَمْ تُسْكَن مِّنۢ بَعْدِهِمْ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا ۖ وَكُنَّا نَحْنُ ٱلْوَٰرِثِينَ

Translation

Many were the towns that We have destroyed (because of their kufr), who boasted about their affluence (their wealth which was of no help to them against Allaah's punishment). There lie (the ruins of) their homes, which were occupied only a short while after them (for a few days or hours by passing travellers). We have always been the successors (of all nations because We remain after them).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The end of arrogance is before you: that is, why do you fear the hostility of the Arabs? Fear the punishment of Allah! Do you not see how many nations have passed away that had grown proud of their life of ease?

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