سُوْرَةُ النَّجْمِ

Surah An-Najm (53) — Ayah 3

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وَمَا يَنطِقُ عَنِ ٱلْهَوَىٰٓ ﴿3﴾
Nor does he speak of (his own) desire.
وَمَا wamā And not
يَنطِقُ yanṭiqu he speaks
عَنِ ʿani from
ٱلْهَوَىٰٓ l-hawā the desire

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 3) {وَ مَا يَنْطِقُ عَنِ الْهَوٰى:} The reason for forgetting or deliberately following the wrong path is that a person follows his own assumption or desire instead of the one who shows the right path. The real cause of the misguidance of the polytheists and all misguided people is that they follow assumption and their own desires instead of the path shown by Allah Almighty, as He said: «اِنْ يَّتَّبِعُوْنَ اِلَّا الظَّنَّ وَ مَا تَهْوَى الْاَنْفُسُ وَ لَقَدْ جَآءَهُمْ مِّنْ رَّبِّهِمُ الْهُدٰى» [ النجم : ۲۳ ] "These people are only following assumption and those things which their hearts desire, and indeed, guidance has certainly come to them from their Lord." Our Messenger is protected from misguidance and error because he only follows the path shown by Us; he does not do anything according to his own desire and will, not even speak from his own desire.

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 (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).