سُوْرَةُ مَرْيَمَ

Surah Maryam (19) — Ayah 78

Mary · Meccan · Juz 16 · Page 311

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أَطَّلَعَ ٱلْغَيْبَ أَمِ ٱتَّخَذَ عِندَ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ عَهْدًا ﴿78﴾

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

Has he known the Unseen or has he taken a covenant from the Most Gracious (Allâh)?

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

أَطَّلَعَ aṭṭalaʿa Has he looked
ٱلْغَيْبَ l-ghayba (into) the unseen
أَمِ ami or
ٱتَّخَذَ ittakhadha has he taken
عِندَ ʿinda from
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ l-raḥmāni the Most Gracious
عَهْدًۭا ʿahdan a promise

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.

(Ayah 78){ اَطَّلَعَ الْغَيْبَ اَمِ اتَّخَذَ … :} That is, the statement "that he will enter Paradise and will obtain abundant wealth and riches" can only be made by someone who has been informed of the unseen, or who has taken a covenant from that Most Merciful Pure Being, who, on account of His immense mercy, has made a promise of reward to His obedient servants. Obviously, when none among all creation possesses knowledge of the unseen, then how did he acquire it? As for the covenant of blessings on the Day of Resurrection, that is only for those who are deserving of mercy, who are believers. See Surah Al-Baqarah (2:218). When and how did this disbeliever receive that covenant?

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.

Has he looked into the unseen, or has he taken a covenant [71] with the Most Merciful?

[71] That is, has he received information about the unseen matters that will occur in the next life, that he will truly have the same wealth and riches in that other world as he possesses in this world? Or has he taken a promise from Allah that He will certainly grant him wealth and riches in the other world, and there he will be able to settle the account of his creditor?
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