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Surah Ar-Ra'd (13) — Ayah 9

The Thunder · Medinan · Juz 13 · Page 250

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عَـٰلِمُ ٱلْغَيْبِ وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ ٱلْكَبِيرُ ٱلْمُتَعَالِ ﴿9﴾

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

All-Knower of the Unseen and the seen, the Most Great, the Most High.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

عَـٰلِمُ ʿālimu Knower
ٱلْغَيْبِ l-ghaybi (of) the unseen
وَٱلشَّهَـٰدَةِ wal-shahādati and the witnessed
ٱلْكَبِيرُ l-kabīru the Most Great
ٱلْمُتَعَالِ l-mutaʿāli the Most High

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.

There is also hyperbole in (Ayah9){عٰلِمُ الْغَيْبِ …:’’ الْكَبِيْرُ ‘‘}, and in {’’ الْمُتَعَالِ ‘‘} (which was originally {’’مُتَعَالِوٌ‘‘} from the form {’’عَلَا يَعْلُوْ‘‘ }), the increase in letters is intended to convey hyperbole in meaning. The "waw" of {’’مُتَعَالِوٌ‘‘} was changed to "ya," so it became {’’مُتَعَالِيٌ‘‘}, then the "ya" was omitted for the sake of conformity and lightness with the final words of the verses (which are technically called "fasila" or "fawasil"). In this, the vastness of Allah's knowledge and His greatness and exaltedness without limit or count is described, which in fact is an emphasis of the previous statement. {’’ الْغَيْبِ ‘‘} is a verbal noun (masdar), with the meaning of an active participle (ism fa'il), that is, one who is absent from the senses and the obvious intellect. {’’ الشَّهَادَةِ ‘‘} is a verbal noun (masdar) with the meaning of an active participle (ism fa'il), that is, one who is witnessing and present. Bringing the active participle in the form of a verbal noun is intended for hyperbole, just as instead of {’’زَيْدٌ عَادِلٌ‘‘}, {’’زَيْدٌ عَدْلٌ‘‘} is said.

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

He is the Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Most Great, the Most High.

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The Forms of the Knowledge of the Unseen and the Seen:

That is, the past, present, and future all have the same status in Allah’s sight; He knows the events that are yet to occur just as He knows the events that have already happened and the current circumstances. Or, He knows those laws of nature that mankind has not yet discovered or that are beyond human reach, just as He knows those laws that mankind has already discovered or is in the process of discovering. In short, “the unseen” and “the seen” are such broad terms that they encompass many meanings, and this limitless vastness of His knowledge is itself the proof of His being the Most Great and the Most High.
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