Surah 102
التكاثر
At-Takathur
The Rivalry in world increase
Surah
Which was revealed in Makkah The Result of Loving the World and Heedlessness of the Hereafter Allah says that all are preoccupied by love of the world, its delights and its adornments, and this distracts you from seeking the Hereafter and.
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (102:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you
Until you visit the graveyards.1
No! You are going to know.
Then, no! You are going to know.
No! If you only knew with knowledge of certainty...1
You will surely see the Hellfire.
Then you will surely see it with the eye of certainty.1
Then you will surely be asked that Day about pleasure.1