An-Nazi'at 79:37–39
And preferred this world
فَأَمَّا مَن طَغَىٰ ٣٧ وَءَاثَرَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةَ ٱلدُّنْيَا ٣٨ فَإِنَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ هِىَ ٱلْمَأْوَىٰ ٣٩
The meaning, simply
As for the one who rebelled against Allah's command and preferred the life of this world over the Hereafter, his home will be the Fire.
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
Words to understand
- طَغَىٰ
- transgressed
- وَءَاثَرَ
- and preferred
- ٱلْمَأْوَىٰ
- the home
Think with me
When do we choose playing over praying? How do we choose what is better?