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Ali Quli Qara'i
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The life of the world is nothing but play and diversion, and the abode of the Hereafter is surely better for those who are Godwary. Do you not apply reason?
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Pickthal
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Naught is the life of the world save a pastime and a spot. Better far is the abode of the Hereafter for those who keep their duty (to Allah). Have ye then no sense?
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Shakir
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And this world's life is naught but a play and an idle sport and certainly the abode of the hereafter is better for those who guard (against evil); do you not then understand?
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Yusufali
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What is the life of this world but play and amusement? But best is the home in the hereafter, for those who are righteous. Will ye not then understand?
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