Surah Ghafir — Verse 39
The Forgiver · 40:39 · 39/85
يَـٰقَوْمِ إِنَّمَا هَـٰذِهِ ٱلْحَيَوٰةُ ٱلدُّنْيَا مَتَـٰعٌ وَإِنَّ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةَ هِىَ دَارُ ٱلْقَرَارِ
Ya qawmi innama hathihialhayatu addunya mataAAunwa-inna al-akhirata hiya daru alqarar
Translations of this verse 11
Saheeh International
O my people, this worldly life is only [temporary] enjoyment, and indeed, the Hereafter - that is the home of [permanent] settlement.
M.A.S. Abdel Haleem
My people, the life of this world is only a brief enjoyment; it is the Hereafter that is the lasting home.
Marmaduke Pickthall
O my people! Lo! this life of the world is but a passing comfort, and lo! the Hereafter, that is the enduring home.
Abdullah Yusuf Ali
"O my people! This life of the present is nothing but (temporary) convenience: It is the Hereafter that is the Home that will last.
Mufti Taqi Usmani
O my people, this life of the world is only a (momentary) benefit, while the Hereafter is, indeed, the place of permanent living.
Al-Hilali & Khan
"O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but a (quick passing) enjoyment, and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain forever."
Abul A'la Maududi (Tafhim)
My people, the life of this world is ephemeral, whereas the Hereafter, that is the permanent abode.
Muhammad Asad — The Message of the Qur’an
“O my people! This worldly life is but a brief enjoyment, whereas, behold, the life to come is the home abiding.
Rowwad · source edition
O my people, the life of this world is only a brief enjoyment, whereas the Hereafter is the permanent abode.
Noor International · source edition
(39) O my people, this worldly life is only [temporary] enjoyment, and indeed, the Hereafter - that is the home of [permanent] settlement.
Hilali and Khan · source edition
39. "O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but a (quick passing) enjoyment, and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain forever."