Such a soothing pastime.

Playing cards is a popular pastime.

Why don't you choose a quieter pastime?

My favorite pastime is strolling along the shore.

Wasting your (precious) lifetime in pastime and amusements (singing, etc.).

Wasting your (precious) lifetime in pastime and amusements (singing, etc.).

I'm adding the finishing touches to my book, not my favourite pastime.

But when they spy some merchandise or pastime they break away to it and leave thee standing. Say That which Allah hath is better than pastime and than merchandise, and Allah is the Best of providers.

But when they spy some merchandise or pastime they break away to it and leave thee standing. Say That which Allah hath is better than pastime and than merchandise, and Allah is the Best of providers.

Dancing is merely their way of keeping fit for the more exciting pastime of teacher baiting.

If We willed to choose a pastime, We could have chosen it from Ourselves if We wanted to.

If We willed to choose a pastime, We could have chosen it from Ourselves if We wanted to.

If We had wished to find a pastime, We could have found it in Our presence if We ever did.

If We had wished to find a pastime, We could have found it in Our presence if We ever did.

This we offer as an evening's hobby, a little extracurricular diversion, which is really the national pastime inthe twilight zone.

Similarly, on 23 November 2005 an Israeli parachutist landed inside Lebanese territory on the pretext of engaging in an amateur pastime.

And so many of our institutions, even football, which used to be a pleasant pastime, now causes riots where people even die.

This life of the world is but a pastime and a game. Lo! the home of the Hereafter that is Life, if they but knew.

This life of the world is but a pastime and a game. Lo! the home of the Hereafter that is Life, if they but knew.

When you call to prayer, they treat it as a jest and a pastime. That is because they are a people who have no understanding.

When you call to prayer, they treat it as a jest and a pastime. That is because they are a people who have no understanding.

Had We wished to find a pastime, We would surely have found it in that which is with Us, if such had been Our will.

Had We wished to find a pastime, We would surely have found it in that which is with Us, if such had been Our will.

And this worldly life is nothing but pastime and game indeed the abode of the Hereafter that is indeed the true life if only they knew.

And this worldly life is nothing but pastime and game indeed the abode of the Hereafter that is indeed the true life if only they knew.

Had it been Our will to find a pastime, We would have found one near at hand if at all We were inclined to do so.

Had it been Our will to find a pastime, We would have found one near at hand if at all We were inclined to do so.

And if you ask them, they will say, We were just having fun and pastime say, What! You mock at Allah and His verses and His Noble Messenger?

And if you ask them, they will say, We were just having fun and pastime say, What! You mock at Allah and His verses and His Noble Messenger?

You must not think that we are made of stuff so flat and dull that we can let our beard be shook with danger, and think it pastime.

Had We intended to take a pastime (i.e. a wife or a son, etc.), We could surely have taken it from Us, if We were going to do (that).

Had We intended to take a pastime (i.e. a wife or a son, etc.), We could surely have taken it from Us, if We were going to do (that).

The life of this world is but a sport and a pastime. Surely the Home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear God. Will you not understand?

The life of this world is but a sport and a pastime. Surely the Home of the Hereafter is best for those who fear God. Will you not understand?

The life of this world is nothing except a pastime and sport and undoubtedly the abode of the Hereafter is better for the pious so do you not have sense?

The life of this world is nothing except a pastime and sport and undoubtedly the abode of the Hereafter is better for the pious so do you not have sense?

If it had been Our wish to take (just) a pastime, We should surely have taken it from the things nearest to Us, if We would do (such a thing)!

If it had been Our wish to take (just) a pastime, We should surely have taken it from the things nearest to Us, if We would do (such a thing)!

Tourism, in particular cruises as well as more adventurous trips has become a favorite pastime for the elderly. At the same time, images of life in our own societies are shifting.

The life of the world is but a sport and a pastime. And if ye believe and fear, He will give you your hire, and will not require of you your substance.

The life of the world is but a sport and a pastime. And if ye believe and fear, He will give you your hire, and will not require of you your substance.

The life of this world is only a game, a pastime, but if you believe and are mindful of God, He will recompense you and will not ask you for your wealth.

The life of this world is only a game, a pastime, but if you believe and are mindful of God, He will recompense you and will not ask you for your wealth.

The worldly life is just a sport and pastime and if you accept faith and be pious, He will bestow your rewards to you, and not at all ask you for your wealth.

The worldly life is just a sport and pastime and if you accept faith and be pious, He will bestow your rewards to you, and not at all ask you for your wealth.