The story of the people of the garden and their wealth - in the Quran

The story of the people of the garden and their wealth is mentioned in Surah Al-Kahf (Chapter 18) of the Quran. The story goes that there were two men who were blessed with gardens that produced abundant fruit and crops. One of them boasted to the other about his wealth and forgot to thank Allah for his blessings. The other reminded him that their wealth was a gift from Allah and that it could be taken away at any moment.

Later, when the man woke up to tend to his garden, he found that it had been destroyed overnight. Instead of recognizing his mistake and seeking Allah's forgiveness, he regretted his loss and wished he had listened to his friend's advice. The story illustrates the fleeting nature of worldly wealth and possessions and the importance of being grateful to Allah for His blessings. It also highlights the danger of arrogance and the need for humility in the face of success.

Surah Al-Qalam, Chapter 68, Verses 17-33: 

I seek refuge in Allah from Satan, the accursed.

In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.

Indeed, the righteous will be among gardens and springs,

Receiving what their Lord has given them. Indeed, they were doers of good before that.

They used to sleep but little of the night,

And in the hours before dawn they would ask forgiveness,

And from their properties was [given] the right of the [needy] petitioner and the deprived.

And on the earth are signs for the certain [in faith],

And in yourselves. Then will you not see?

And in the heaven is your provision and whatever you are promised.

Then by the Lord of the heaven and earth, indeed, it is truth - just as [sure as] it is that you are speaking.

Has there reached you the story of the honored guests of Abraham? -

When they entered upon him and said, "[We greet you with] peace." He answered, "[And upon you] peace, [you are] a people unknown.

Then he went to his family and came with a fat [roasted] calf

And placed it near them; he said, "Will you not eat?"

And he felt from them apprehension. They said, "Fear not," and gave him good tidings of a learned boy.

And his wife approached with a cry [of alarm] and struck her face and said, "[I am] a barren old woman!"

They said, "Thus has said your Lord; indeed, He is the Wise, the Knowing."

[Abraham] said, "Then what is your business [here], O messengers?"

They said, "Indeed, we have been sent to a people of criminals,

To send down upon them stones of clay,

Marked in the presence of your Lord for the transgressors."

So We brought out whoever was in the cities of the believers.

And We found not within them other than a [single] house of Muslims.

And We left therein a sign for those who fear the painful punishment.

And in Moses [was a sign], when We sent him to Pharaoh with clear authority.

But he turned away with his supporters and said," A magician or a madman."

So We took him and his soldiers and threw them into the sea, and he was blameworthy.

And in 'Aad [was a sign], when We sent against them the barren wind.

It left nothing of what it came upon but that it made it like disintegrated ruins.

And in Thamud [was a sign], when it was said to them, "Enjoy yourselves for a time."

But they were insolent toward the command of their Lord, so the thunderbolt seized them while they were looking on.

And they were unable to arise, nor could they defend themselves.

And [We destroyed] the people of Noah before; indeed, they were a people defiantly disobedient.

And the heaven We constructed with strength, and indeed, We are [its] expander.

And the earth We have spread out, and excellent is the preparer.

And of all things We created two mates; perhaps you will remember.

So flee to Allah. Indeed, I am to you from Him a clear warner.

And do not make [as equal] with Allah another deity. Indeed, I am to you from Him a clear warner.

Similarly, there came not to those before them any messenger except that they said, "A magician or a madman."

Did they suggest it to them? Rather, they [themselves] are a transgressing people.

So leave them, [O Muhammad], for you are not to be blamed.

In the story of the people of the garden, Allah describes a wealthy man who was proud and arrogant of his possessions, which included fertile land and abundant crops. Instead of being grateful to Allah, he became boastful and even belittled his friend who did not have the same wealth. The man's pride and arrogance led him to forget his responsibility to Allah, and he failed to give charity to the poor and needy. In punishment for his arrogance, Allah destroyed his crops and left his land barren. The man, realizing his error, regretted his actions but it was too late to rectify them. The story serves as a warning against arrogance, pride, and greed, and reminds us of the importance of gratitude, humility, and fulfilling our duty to Allah and those in need.