This beautiful verse is absolutely clear about its message. This is how wealth may lead a person towards Fisq. Love for wealth also leads to a type of ‘Shirk‘, known as ‘Shirk-fil-Mahabbah‘. Refer to the article ‘Some other forms of Shirk‘ at www.quranandhadith.com to read in detail about ‘Shirk-fil-Mahabbah’.
It is a matter of shame that many Muslims around are seen busy hoarding money. There are absolutely no concerns nowadays whether the money earned is from fair means or is it illegal. Who cares, as long as the wallets are warm and bank accounts are full. Money should come. That’s it. How sad!