Rivalry in Increase | At-Takathur

In brief

The surah warns against boastful competition for increase, a distraction that continues until the grave. It brings the listener back to certainty about accountability: consequences will be seen, and people will be questioned about the blessings they received.

What this surah covers

• The illusion of worldly increase and boasting
• Remembering death and judgment
• Accountability for God's blessings

Source basis

This summary is based on the Quran.com / Quran Foundation Surah Info page. Quran.com marks the chapter introduction as adapted from Tafsir Ibn Ashur.

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