Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets)

44. “Yet, We gave provision to these and their fathers until life grew long for them. Do they not see that We come to the land, curtailing it of its sides? Are they then the victors?”

This holy verse has pointed to one of the main reasons of the disobedience of the faithless persons.

It says:

“Yet, We gave provision to these and their fathers until life grew long for them.…”

But, this long life and abundant divine blessings did not move the sense of gratitude in them so that they might humble themselves in worshipping Him. On the contrary, those divine blessings caused their pride and disobedience.

Do they not see that this present world and its gifts are not durable? Do they not see that Allah is constantly watching the land, decreasing its sides and its inhabitants?

The verse says:

“…Do they not see that We come to the land, curtailing it of its sides?…”

They see that tribes and nations come and go one after another, in a manner that even the scientists, dignitaries, and scholars, who are the managers of the affairs of the earth, have passed away. Then, who is the victor, they or the Lord?

The verse continues:

“…Are they then the victors?”