The Holy Quran 53:25 — Surah An-Najm

Arabic text

فَلِلَّهِ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةُ وَٱلْأُولَىٰ

Translation

(Man cannot have whatever he wishes for because) The Aakhirah and the world belong to Allaah (and He is the only One Who decides which of his wishes man should have).

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The intercession of idols is mere fancy: that is, they think these idols will become their intercessors. These are empty fancies and wishes. Will man get whatever he wishes for? Remember that all the good of this world and the Hereafter is in Allah’s hand. Shah [Abd al-Qadir] ﵀ writes: “That is, what does one gain from worshipping idols?

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