Surah Al Qasas Tafseer

Is he whom We have promised an excellent promise -- which he will find true -- like him whom We have made to enjoy the luxuries of the life of the world, then on the Day of Resurrection, he will be among those brought up!

Is the one who believes in the reward which Allah has promised in return for righteous deeds, which he will undoubtedly attain, like one who disbelieves in the meeting with Allah and in His promises and threats. He is only enjoying a few days in this life.

Mujahid and Qatadah said concerning the Ayah:

(then on the Day of Resurrection, he will be among those brought up).

"He will be among those who are punished."

It was said that this was revealed concerning the Messenger of Allah and Abu Jahl, or that it was revealed concerning Hamzah and Ali, and Abu Jahl.

Both views were narrated from Mujahid.

The apparent meaning is that it is more general than that.

This is like the Ayah where Allah describes a believer in Paradise looking out at his companion who is in Hell, and saying:

وَلَوْلَا نِعْمَةُ رَبِّى لَكُنتُ مِنَ الْمُحْضَرِينَ

Had it not been for the grace of my Lord, I would certainly have been among those brought forth (to Hell). (37:57)

And Allah says:

وَلَقَدْ عَلِمَتِ الجِنَّةُ إِنَّهُمْ لَمُحْضَرُونَ

but the Jinn know well that they have indeed to appear (before Him). (37:158)