102. Tekathur · verses 1–4

سورة الـتكاثر
1

أَلۡهَىٰكُمُ ٱلتَّكَاثُرُ

Alhakumu alttakathuru

The mutual rivalry for piling up (the good things of this world) diverts you (from the more serious things),

2

حَتَّىٰ زُرۡتُمُ ٱلۡمَقَابِرَ

Hatta zurtumu almaqabira

Until ye visit the graves.

3

كـَلَّا سَوۡفَ تَعۡلَمُونَ

Kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

But nay, ye soon shall know (the reality).

4

ثُمَّ كـَلَّا سَوۡفَ تَعۡلَمُونَ

Thumma kalla sawfa taAAlamoona

Again, ye soon shall know!