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Surah Ar-Ra'd (13) — Ayah 19

The Thunder · Medinan · Juz 13 · Page 252

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۞ أَفَمَن يَعْلَمُ أَنَّمَآ أُنزِلَ إِلَيْكَ مِن رَّبِّكَ ٱلْحَقُّ كَمَنْ هُوَ أَعْمَىٰٓ ۚ إِنَّمَا يَتَذَكَّرُ أُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ ﴿19﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Shall he then who knows that what has been revealed unto you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه و سلم) from your Lord is the truth be like him who is blind? But it is only the men of understanding that pay heed.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

۞ أَفَمَن afaman Then is (he) who
يَعْلَمُ yaʿlamu knows
أَنَّمَآ annamā that which
أُنزِلَ unzila has been revealed
إِلَيْكَ ilayka to you
مِن min from
رَّبِّكَ rabbika your Lord
ٱلْحَقُّ l-ḥaqu (is) the truth
كَمَنْ kaman like (one) who
هُوَ huwa [he]
أَعْمَىٰٓ ۚ aʿmā (is) blind
إِنَّمَا innamā Only
يَتَذَكَّرُ yatadhakkaru pay heed
أُو۟لُوا۟ ulū men
ٱلْأَلْبَـٰبِ l-albābi (of) understanding

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah19){ اَفَمَنْ يَّعْلَمُ اَنَّمَاۤ اُنْزِلَ …: } Instead of saying, "Is the one who knows like the one who does not know?" it is stated, "Is he like the one who is blind?" because the signs coming from Allah to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) are visible to the eyes. Whoever does not possess their knowledge and certainty is, in reality, blind, and this blindness will become fully evident on the Day of Resurrection. See Surah Ta-Ha (124 to 126). This is the example of the believer and the disbeliever. {’’ اُولُوا ‘‘ ’’ذُوْ‘‘} is the plural, meaning "possessors." {’’ الْاَلْبَابِ ‘‘} { ’’لُبٌّ‘‘} is the plural, meaning everything that is pure, pure intellect that is free from all impurities. (Mufradat) Therefore, instead of translating as "those who have intellect," it is translated as "those who possess intellects." The meaning is that only those who possess pure and refined intellects take admonition; those with twisted minds do not.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

19. 1. That is, one who believes in the truth and authenticity of the Quran, and the other who is blind, meaning he has become doubtful about the truth of the Quran—can these two be equal? The question is for the purpose of denial, meaning these two cannot be equal, just as foam and water or gold and copper with its impurities cannot be equal.

19. 2. That is, those who do not possess a sound heart and authentic intellect, and those who have stained their hearts with the rust of sins and corrupted their intellects, cannot take admonition from this Quran.

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

19. Is then one who knows that what has been revealed to you from your Lord is the truth like one who is blind? Only those with understanding accept the reminder [28].

[28] That is, one person accepts the guidance revealed by Allah as the truth and molds his entire life according to it, distinguishing between the lawful and the unlawful. He avoids oppression and excess and remains fearful of Allah, while the other person is merely driven by his own interests and, for that purpose, adopts all kinds of lawful and unlawful means, usurps people's rights, and continues to oppress and wrong them. Can these two be alike? Or will their ways of conduct be the same? But only those people can understand this who use some intellect and reasoning and themselves walk upon the path shown by Allah.
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