Then people are divided in two groups: one group adhere to the mortal life and their prayer and demand is: ``Our Lord! Give us your bounties in this world.'' But the second group ask for God's favour and bounties in this mortal life, as well as the life to come which is everlasting.

      This refers to the aims and goals of people, some of whom know nothing but the goods of this life in the sensual world, and some other want to use this world and its goods as a stepping platform, or a ladder for their spiritual evolution and development, to be used in Hereafter.

      As to the meaning of the word ``GOOD'' which is used in this verse, the prophet has said: ``He who has been given a thankful heart, a tongue busy in the remembrance of God and a faithful spouse to help him in this world and last, the goods of the world have been given to him and he is saved from the torture of the fire.''

      As for the phrase `SWIFT RECKONING' at the end of the verse, implies that God will consider the deeds of HIS servant and rewards them very soon - According to a tradition: God will judge all the creatures, and issue HIS decree on their accounts in a twinkle of an eye!