Surah Al-Kahf
Chapter 18 · Verse 46 · Revealed in Makkah
ٱلْمَالُ وَٱلْبَنُونَ زِينَةُ ٱلْحَيَوٰةِ ٱلدُّنْيَا ۖ وَٱلْبَٰقِيَٰتُ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتُ خَيْرٌ عِندَ رَبِّكَ ثَوَابًۭا وَخَيْرٌ أَمَلًۭا
“Wealth and children are [but] adornment of the worldly life. But the enduring good deeds are better to your Lord for reward and better for [one's] hope.”
Translation: Saheeh International
Listen to recitation
Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
The Parable of the Worldly Life
Allah says:
وَاضْرِبْ لَهُم
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Commentary
The meaning of 'everlasting virtues' ('al-baqyat al-salilhat'- 34)
What does this verse bring up for you today?