He said: "This has been given to me only because of knowledge
I possess." Did he not know that Allâh had destroyed before him
generations, men who were stronger than him in might and greater in the amount
(of riches) they had collected? But the Mujrimûn (criminals, disbelievers,
polytheists, sinners) will not be questioned of their sins (because Allâh knows
them well, so they will be punished without being called to account). (78) So he went forth
before his people in his pomp. Those who were desirous of the life of the
world, said: "Ah, would that we had the like of what Qârûn (Korah) has
been given! Verily, he is the owner of a great fortune." (79) But those who had
been given (religious) knowledge said: "Woe to you! The Reward of Allâh
(in the Hereafter) is better for those who believe and do righteous good deeds,
and this none shall attain except those who are As-Sabirun (the patient in
following the truth)." (80) So We caused the earth to swallow him[] and his dwelling place. Then he had no group or party
to help him against Allâh, nor was he one of those who could save themselves. (81) And those who had
desired (for a position like) his position the day before, began to say:
"Know you not that it is Allâh Who enlarges the provision or restricts it
to whomsoever He pleases of His slaves. Had it not been that Allâh was Gracious
to us, He could have caused the earth to swallow us up (also)! Know you not
that the disbelievers will never be successful. (82) That home of the
Hereafter (i.e.