Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Certainly, to Allâh belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth. Surely, He knows your condition and (He knows) the Day when they will be brought back to Him, then He will inform them of what they did. And Allâh is All-Knower of everything.
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
أَلَآalāNo doubt
إِنَّinnaIndeed
لِلَّهِlillahito Allah (belongs)
مَاmāwhatever
فِىfī(is) in
ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِl-samāwātithe heavens
وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۖwal-arḍiand the earth
قَدْqadVerily
يَعْلَمُyaʿlamuHe knows
مَآmāwhat
أَنتُمْantumyou
عَلَيْهِʿalayhi(are) on [it]
وَيَوْمَwayawmaAnd (the) Day
يُرْجَعُونَyur'jaʿūnathey will be returned
إِلَيْهِilayhito Him
فَيُنَبِّئُهُمfayunabbi-uhumthen He will inform them
بِمَاbimāof what
عَمِلُوا۟ ۗʿamilūthey did
وَٱللَّهُwal-lahuAnd Allah
بِكُلِّbikulliof every
شَىْءٍshayinthing
عَلِيمٌۢʿalīmun(is) All-Knower
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 64) ➊ { اَلَاۤاِنَّلِلّٰهِمَافِيالسَّمٰوٰتِوَالْاَرْضِ :} Tabari said: “Allah Almighty says, remember, all the heavens and the earth belong to Allah Almighty, and it is not befitting for the owned to disobey the command of their Owner and become deserving of His punishment. He says, O people! In the same way, it is not right for you to violate the command of your Lord, Who is your Owner, so obey Him, act upon His command, and when you are present with His Messenger in any collective matter, do not leave without his permission.” (Tabari: 26476) ➋ {قَدْيَعْلَمُمَاۤاَنْتُمْعَلَيْهِ :} That is, whatever way you are upon, whether good or bad, Allah Almighty certainly knows it. ➌ { وَيَوْمَيُرْجَعُوْنَاِلَيْهِ …:} By informing is meant giving them the recompense of their deeds. After addressing the hypocrites, mentioning them in the third person is a rhetorical shift, which expresses displeasure. ➍ {وَاللّٰهُبِكُلِّشَيْءٍعَلِيْمٌ :} This is the completion of the subject of {’’ قَدْيَعْلَمُمَاۤاَنْتُمْعَلَيْهِ ‘‘}; previously, only the knowledge of the hypocrites’ conditions was mentioned, now it is said that He not only knows your conditions but is fully aware of everything.
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.
64-1. In terms of creation, in terms of ownership, and in terms of subordination as well. He may dispose as He wills and command whatever He wishes. Therefore, one should fear Allah regarding the matter of His Messenger ﷺ, which necessitates that none of the Messenger’s commands should be opposed, and whatever he has forbidden should not be committed. For the very purpose of sending the Messenger ﷺ is that he should be obeyed.
64-2. This is a warning to the opponents of the Messenger ﷺ that whatever actions you are committing, do not think that they can remain hidden from Allah. Everything is within His knowledge, and He will give reward and punishment accordingly on the Day of Resurrection.
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.
64. Be aware! Whatever is in the heavens and the earth belongs to Allah alone. Whatever path you are on, Allah knows it. And on the Day when people will be returned to Him, He [103] will inform them of what they used to do. And Allah has full knowledge of everything.
[103] That is, those people who slip away from the gathering of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, or mock Islam and the Muslims, and devise conspiracies to hinder its path. Such people may remain hidden from the eyes of the Messenger or other Muslims, but Allah Almighty is aware not only of their deeds and actions, but even of the thoughts in their hearts, and He is also capable of punishing them. Therefore, on the Day of Resurrection, He will gather everyone before Him, inform them of their misdeeds, and also punish them for it.