Transliteration:( Zarhum yaakuloo wa yatamatta'oo wa yulhihimul amalu fasawfa ya'lamoon )
Leave them [3] to eat [4] and enjoy, and let false hope amuse them; then soon they will know [5]. (Kanzul Imaan Translation)
This means do not express sorrow at them or worry about them. Until they are infidels, do not stop them from eating pork or consuming alcohol. But this does not mean that you should not convey the message of Islam to them. Thus, this verse is firm and not abrogated.
This hints at an issue that the infidels are not bound by the laws of Shariah. They can eat things lawful or forbidden as they please, or practice whatever is lawful or forbidden. Islamic rulers should not stop them from such practices. However, social dealings are another matter. Thus, an infidel would be prohibited from stealing, etc.
At the time of death, the person becomes aware of the reality. That person's desires and tall hopes are against the dignity of a believer. The heedless and unmindful way of dishing out food by an infidel is also an offensive act, while the sleep of pious believers is an act of worship.
The tafsir of Surah Hijr verse 3 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Hijr ayat 1 which provides the complete commentary from verse 1 through 3.
(15:3) Leave them to eat and enjoy life and let false hopes amuse them. They will soon come to know.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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