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yā-qawmi ʾinnamā hādhihi l-ḥayātu d-dunyā matāʿun wa-ʾinna l-ʾākhirata hiya dāru l-qarāri
O my people! This life of the world is only a [passing] enjoyment, and indeed the Hereafter is the abiding home.
— Ali Quli Qarai
40GhāfirغافرVerse 39 of 85
The Forgiver40. Ghāfirغافر
al-Ghāfir
The Forgiver
MeccanVerse 39 of 85
Surah al-Ghafir - Verses 38 - 39
38. And the man [from the family of Pharaoh] who believed said: “O my people! Follow me, I will guide you to the Path of Guidance.
39. “O my people! Indeed this life of the world is nothing but an [insignificant] merchandise, and verily the Hereafter is the permanent abode.”
One is supposed at times to disregard discretionary concealment of one’s beliefs and express them and call people to tread the Straight Path single handedly. And the man [from the family of Pharaoh] who believed said:
It was mentioned in the preceding Verses that Pharaoh said:
However, the believing man from the family of Pharaoh refuted his words and convinced people not to be deceived by his temptations since his plans would result in defeat and misfortune. He suggests them to follow the Path of fearing and worshipping God Almighty. Verse 39 reads:
Put the case that we become victorious, turning away from the Truth, and resorting to wrong doing and bloodshed. How long will we stay in this transient world? Death takes all into its sickle and sends everyone from lofty palaces to dust. Our everlasting abode is somewhere else.