Know it well that the life of this world is nothing but a sport and pastime, and a show and boasting among yourselves and a rivalry in wealth and children. Its example is of vegetation after a shower of rain, which delighted the tillers, then the same ripens and you see it turn yellow, then it becomes straw. Contrary to this, in the life to come there is severe torment and forgiveness from Allah and His good pleasure. The life of this world is nothing but illusion.36 Therefore, strive in rivalry with one another37 in hastening towards the Paradise the vastness of which is like the vastness of the heavens and earth,38 prepared for those who have believed in Allah and His Messengers. This is Allah's bounty which He bestows on whomever He wills, and Allah's bounty is immense! No affliction befalls in the earth or in your own selves, which We have not recorded in a Book39 before bringing it into being.40 This is an easy thing for Allah,41 (This' is done so that) you are not disheartened over what you may lose nor feel exultant over what Allah may give you.42 Allah does not love those who are arrogant and boastful, who are themselves stingy and also urge others to be stingy.43 Now whosoever turns away (should know that) Allah is All-Sufficient and All-Praiseworthy.44 We sent Our Messengers with clear signs and instructions and sent down with them the Book and the Balance so that the people may stand by justice.45 And We sent down iron which has great strength and other benefits for men.46 This has been done so that Allah may know who helps Him and His Messengers, unseen. Surely, Allah is All-Strong, All-Mighty.47