Surah Az-Zumar (39) — Ayah 70
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ {وَ هُوَ اَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَفْعَلُوْنَ :} That is, whatever deeds people are doing in the world, Allah Almighty knows them well. He does not need any writer, accountant, or someone to present testimony. But the record of deeds will be kept, and the messengers and witnesses will be brought, so that the proof is established against the people.
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.
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.
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Can a Judge Decide Based on His Personal Knowledge?
Although Allah is fully aware of their deeds, still testimonies will be established against them, until either the criminal himself confesses his sin or the accusation is fully proven against him on the basis of testimonies, and the argument is completed for their punishment. From this verse, as well as from some hadiths supporting this verse, a very important issue of Shariah is derived: that a judge cannot decide any case merely on the basis of his own knowledge. The decision must depend on testimonies. This is the requirement of justice and fairness. And to fulfill this requirement of justice and fairness, Allah will establish testimonies. Some scholars have allowed some flexibility in this issue, stating that this principle applies to hudud and tazir (i.e., criminal cases), but in matters of transactions or civil cases, a judge can decide based on his own knowledge. However, some traditions negate even this allowance. Therefore, it is better that even in financial cases, a judge should not use his own knowledge, not even as a testimony, let alone for a decision.
