Discussion regarding the verse: ((Say: Shall I inform you of something better than that...)).
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The Shaykh : We mentioned in His saying: [Ali 'Imran 3:15] Why did the verse begin with a question? Or, if you wish, say: What is the intent of the question here? Is Abdullah present, or did he not attend? What is the intent of the question?
The student: To create anticipation.
The Shaykh : What is the relevance of creating anticipation here?
The Shaykh : Has this type of question appeared in the Qur'an? I mean a question intended to create anticipation for the pleasure of Paradise?
The student[As-Saf 61:10].
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan.[Ali 'Imran 3:14]
How many of these beautified things are there? Seven, is that right? Yes, good.
Say, "Shall I inform you of [something] better than that?
قل أؤنبئكم بخير من ذلكSay: Shall I inform you
قل أؤنبئكمThe student: To create anticipation.
The Shaykh : What is the relevance of creating anticipation here?
The Shaykh : Has this type of question appeared in the Qur'an? I mean a question intended to create anticipation for the pleasure of Paradise?
The student
O you who have believed, shall I guide you to a transaction that will save you from a painful punishment?
يا أيها الذين آمنوا هل أدلكم على تجارة تنجيكم من عذاب أليمI seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan.
Beautified for people is the love of that which they desire - of women and sons, heaped-up sums of gold and silver, fine branded horses, and cattle and tilled land. That is the enjoyment of worldly life, but Allah has with Him the best return.
زين للناس حب الشهوات من النساء والبنين والقناطير المقنطرة من الذهب والفضة والخيل المسومة والأنعام والحرث ذلك متاع الحياة الدنيا والله عنده حسن المآبHow many of these beautified things are there? Seven, is that right? Yes, good.