سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْۣبِيَآءِ

Surah Al-Anbiyaa (21) — Ayah 27

The Prophets · Meccan · Juz 17 · Page 324

لَا يَسْبِقُونَهُۥ بِٱلْقَوْلِ وَهُم بِأَمْرِهِۦ يَعْمَلُونَ ﴿27﴾
They speak not until He has spoken, and they act on His Command.
لَا Not
يَسْبِقُونَهُۥ yasbiqūnahu they (can) precede Him
بِٱلْقَوْلِ bil-qawli in word
وَهُم wahum and they
بِأَمْرِهِۦ bi-amrihi by His command
يَعْمَلُونَ yaʿmalūna act

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 27) ➊ {لَا يَسْبِقُوْنَهٗ بِالْقَوْلِ :} That is, their state of servitude and obedience is such that they do not even speak without His permission.
➋ By bringing { وَ هُمْ بِاَمْرِهٖ يَعْمَلُوْنَ : ’’ بِاَمْرِهٖ ‘‘} first, two things become clear: one, that whatever they do, they do so by His command, and not without His command. Second, that they do every action only by His command, not by anyone else's command. Reflect, this is the height of servitude and slavery, that without the master's will, they neither speak nor do anything—can children ever be like this? In this verse as well, Allah Almighty has negated having children for Himself.

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.

27. 1. This refers to the saying of the polytheists who used to say that the angels are the daughters of Allah. It is stated that they are not daughters, but His honored servants and obedient to Him. Furthermore, sons and daughters are needed only when, in old age, weakness and senility—such conditions—befall a human being. Allah, the Exalted, is free from all such weaknesses and deficiencies. Therefore, what need does He have for children or any support? This is why it has been repeatedly clarified in the Noble Quran that Allah, the Exalted, has no children.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).