سُوْرَةُ النَّجْمِ

Surah An-Najm (53) — Ayah 48

The Star · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 528

وَأَنَّهُۥ هُوَ أَغْنَىٰ وَأَقْنَىٰ ﴿48﴾
And that it is He (Allâh) Who gives much or a little (of wealth and contentment)
وَأَنَّهُۥ wa-annahu And that He
هُوَ huwa [He]
أَغْنَىٰ aghnā enriches
وَأَقْنَىٰ wa-aqnā and suffices

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.

The tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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.

48. 1. That is, He gives someone so much wealth that he is not dependent on anyone and all his needs are fulfilled, and He gives someone so much capital that he has more than his needs left over, and he collects and keeps it.

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.

48. And that it is He who enriches and makes poor [33].

[33]
The Literal Meaning of ﴿اقنٰي﴾:

﴿اقني﴾ means to enrich and to please (Mufradat), that is, to give so much wealth and property that, besides fulfilling one's needs, one also becomes happy. And according to some linguists, ﴿اقنٰي﴾ is the opposite of aghna, meaning to make someone destitute. Thus, ﴿اقني﴾ is from the vocabulary of opposites. Since these verses mention contrasting things, the second meaning seems more appropriate here. Therefore, in the translation, this second meaning has been adopted.