Surah Aal-i-Imraan (3) — Ayah 198
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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[198] In these two verses, a comparison is presented between the worldly and hereafter lives of a Muslim and a disbeliever. Suppose that a disbeliever's short worldly life passes in luxury and comfort (although in reality, this does not happen; he too has to endure various kinds of sorrows and hardships in the world), but in the Hereafter, he will remain in punishment forever. And a Muslim's short worldly life passes in pain, hardships, worries, and poverty (although in reality, this does not happen; he too gets moments of happiness and prosperity in this world), but in the Hereafter, for him, there will be nothing but all kinds of blessings and a life of luxury forever. So tell me, which of the two is truly at an advantage? Therefore, one should not be deceived by comparing only the worldly life.
[199] The word "hospitality" is used because the people of Paradise will not have to make any effort or worry for their food and drink. Rather, while sitting with honor and comfort, everything will be ready and available to them, just as it is for a guest. The more pain and hardships these people endured in the path of Islam in this world, the more they will be rewarded with better and better rewards.
