Like those before you, they were mightier than you in power, and more abundant in wealth and children. They had enjoyed their portion awhile, so enjoy your portion awhile as those before you enjoyed their portion awhile; and you indulged in play and pastime (and in telling lies against Allah and His Messenger Muhammad SAW) as they indulged in play and pastime. Such are they whose deeds are in vain in this world and in the Hereafter. Such are they who are the losers.
Ni kama wale walio kuwa kabla yenu. Walikuwa wana nguvu na mali na watoto zaidi kuliko nyinyi. Basi walistarehea fungu lao, na nyinyi mnastarehea fungu lenu, kama walivyo starehe kwa fungu lao wale walio kuwa kabla yenu. Na nyinyi mkazama katika maovu kama wao walivyo zama. Hao ndio ambao vitendo vyao vimeharibika katika dunia na Akhera; na hao ndio walio khasiri.