yearned to be like him expressed their joy at not being in his place. They
all recognised that this was a punishment from Allah.
Qarun is mentioned as an example in the Qur'an as follows:
Qarun was one of the people of Musa but he lorded it over
them. We gave him treasures, the keys alone to which were a
heavy weight for a party of strong men. When his people said to
him, "Do not gloat. Allah does not love people who gloat."
(Surat al-Qasas: 76)
He went out among his people in his finery. Those who desired
the life of the world said, "Oh! If only we had the same as
Qarun has been given! What immense good fortune he
possesses."
But those who had been given knowledge said, "Woe to you!
Allah's reward is better for those who have faith and act rightly.
But only the steadfast will obtain it."
We caused the earth to swallow up both him and his house.
There was no group to come to his aid, besides Allah, and he
was not someone who is helped.
Those who had longed to take his place the day before woke up
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