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li-yakfurū bi-mā ʾātaynāhum fa-tamattaʿū fa-sawfa taʿlamūna
being unthankful for what We have given them. So let them enjoy. Soon they shall know!
— Ali Quli Qarai
16An-NaḥlالنحلVerse 55 of 128
The Bee16. An-Naḥlالنحل
Al Naḥl
The Bee
MeccanVerse 55 of 128
Surah An-Nahl – Verse 55
55. “So that they may show ingratitude for whatever (of blessings and removing hardships) We have given them; then enjoy yourselves for soon will you know.”
A glance at previous verses up to this moment depicts the manner of the Divine invitation and the Divine provision for education! He is the sole and only Allah:
“…verily He is only One God…” 4
“Unto Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth…” 5
He possesses everything:
“Unto Him belongs whatever is.”
It is He Who provides all with instruction:
“To Him should obedience be…”. 6
He is benevolent, providing all with blessings:
“And whatever of favour is (bestowed) on you, it is from Allah…” 7
He answers all calls:
“…then whenever any calamity afflicts upon you, unto Him you cry for assistance.” 8
Do you yet seek other people’s assistance? The end-result of paganism leads to blasphemy, and disregarding of His blessings brings the Divine chastisement. Therefore, there, after naming the above logical reasoning and making the facts transparent, He implies with a threatening tone: Let them spare the blessings which We have given them, and let them enjoy worldly materials temporarily; they will soon find out the conclusive results of their performance.
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