or worldly gain (1).
“And for your Lord’s sake, be patient (7). Then, when the Trumpet is sounded (8), that Day will be a distressing day (9), not an easy one for the disbelievers (10). Leave Me with the one whom I created alone (11), and to whom I granted abundant wealth (12).”
Concerning His words, “And for your Lord’s sake, be patient”: it was said: Be patient in obeying Him, fulfilling His commands and avoiding His prohibitions, seeking Allah’s reward. Mujahid said: “Be patient for Allah’s sake in the face of the harm you have suffered.” Ibn Zayd said: ⦗178/b⦘ Its meaning is: You have undertaken a tremendous matter—the struggle against the Arabs and the non-Arabs—so be patient in it for Allah’s sake. It was also said: Be patient with the decrees that befall, for Allah’s sake.
“Then, when the Trumpet is sounded”: that is, when the Trumpet is blown. It is the horn into which Israfil will blow, referring to the second blast. “That Day” means the Day of Resurrection; “will be a distressing day” means severe. “Not easy for the disbelievers” means that matters will be difficult for them on that day, not easy or light.
His words, “Leave Me with the one whom I created alone,” mean: I created him alone and solitary in his mother’s womb, possessing neither wealth nor children. This was revealed concerning al-Walid ibn al-Mughirah al-Makhzumi, who was called “the Unique One” among his people (3).
“And to whom I granted abundant wealth”: that is, plentiful wealth. It was said that it means wealth which continues to increase and grow, such as crops, livestock, and trade. They differed concerning its amount. Mujahid and Sa‘id ibn Jubayr said: one thousand dinars. Qatadah said: four thousand dinars. Sufyan al-Thawri said: one million dinars (4). Ibn ‘Abbas said: nine thousand mithqals of silver. Muqatil said: He had an orchard in Ta’if whose fruits did not cease, whether in winter or summer. ‘Ata’ narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas: He had camels, horses, cattle, and sheep between Mecca and Ta’if (5), as well as many caravans, slaves, and female servants. It was also said that “abundant wealth” means an income received month after month.