The Holy Quran 28:78 — Surah Al-Qasas

Arabic text

قَالَ إِنَّمَآ أُوتِيتُهُۥ عَلَىٰ عِلْمٍ عِندِىٓ ۚ أَوَلَمْ يَعْلَمْ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ قَدْ أَهْلَكَ مِن قَبْلِهِۦ مِنَ ٱلْقُرُونِ مَنْ هُوَ أَشَدُّ مِنْهُ قُوَّةً وَأَكْثَرُ جَمْعًا ۚ وَلَا يُسْـَٔلُ عَن ذُنُوبِهِمُ ٱلْمُجْرِمُونَ

Translation

(Refusing to acknowledge that his wealth was from Allaah,) He replied, “I have been granted all of this (wealth) because of the knowledge I possess (because I am skilled in making money)." Did he not know that Allaah had already destroyed many generations before him who were (physically and financially) more powerful (stronger) than him (much) and larger in number (he should therefore realise that Allaah has complete control over everything and that everything comes from Him) ? The criminals (sinners) will not be questioned about their sins (on the Day of Qiyaamah, rather they will only need to admit their sins because Allaah has complete knowledge of what they do).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

This wealth is the result of my skill: that is, [Qarun said:] “I was skilful; I knew the art of earning. I obtained this wealth through my ability and competence or through some special expertise in knowledge. Allah too gave me all this because He saw my ability and found me worthy.

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