Al-Haqqah 69:25–29
My wealth did not help me
وَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِىَ كِتَٰبَهُۥ بِشِمَالِهِۦ فَيَقُولُ يَٰلَيْتَنِى لَمْ أُوتَ كِتَٰبِيَهْ ٢٥ وَلَمْ أَدْرِ مَا حِسَابِيَهْ ٢٦ يَٰلَيْتَهَا كَانَتِ ٱلْقَاضِيَةَ ٢٧ مَآ أَغْنَىٰ عَنِّى مَالِيَهْ ۜ ٢٨ هَلَكَ عَنِّى سُلْطَٰنِيَهْ ٢٩
The meaning, simply
As for the one given his book in his left hand, he says with regret: If only I had not been given my book, and had never known my account! If only death had been the end! My wealth has not helped me, and my power and my excuses are gone.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- سُلْطَٰنِيَهْ
- my excuse
Think with me
Wealth does not help on that Day; good deeds do. How can you use what you have for good?