سُوْرَةُ الْاَنْعَامِ

Surah Al-An'aam (6) — Ayah 18

The Cattle · Meccan · Juz 7 · Page 129

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وَهُوَ ٱلْقَاهِرُ فَوْقَ عِبَادِهِۦ ۚ وَهُوَ ٱلْحَكِيمُ ٱلْخَبِيرُ ﴿18﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

And He is the Irresistible, (Supreme) above His slaves, and He is the All-Wise, Well-Acquainted with all things.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَهُوَ wahuwa And He
ٱلْقَاهِرُ l-qāhiru (is) the Subjugator
فَوْقَ fawqa over
عِبَادِهِۦ ۚ ʿibādihi His slaves
وَهُوَ wahuwa And He
ٱلْحَكِيمُ l-ḥakīmu (is) the All-Wise
ٱلْخَبِيرُ l-khabīru the All-Aware

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 18) {وَ هُوَ الْقَاهِرُ فَوْقَ عِبَادِهٖ …: } This is also evidence that no one besides Him should be taken as a guardian. (Razi) The meaning is that all people, no matter how great a tyrant they may be, are powerless before Him, all necks are bowed before Him, He is dominant over everyone, and the entire universe is obedient to Him. Of Allah’s two attributes—perfect power and knowledge—the first sentence «وَ هُوَ الْقَاهِرُ فَوْقَ عِبَادِهٖ» points to perfect power, and the second sentence «وَ هُوَ الْحَكِيْمُ الْخَبِيْرُ» establishes perfect knowledge, meaning He is perfectly wise in His commands and fully aware of His servants’ affairs. (Razi) Therefore, despite His dominance and authority, He fully observes the requirements of wisdom and awareness in dealing with His creation.

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.

18. 1. That is, all necks are bowed before Him, the great tyrants are helpless before Him, He is dominant over everything and the entire universe is obedient to Him. He is Wise in all His actions and is aware of everything, thus He knows who is deserving of His favor and bounty and who is undeserving.

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.

18. He has complete authority [19] over His servants, and He is the All-Wise, the All-Aware.

[19] That is, no one can escape from the grip of power and authority, nor can anyone run away anywhere. Therefore, the best course for the servants is to bow their heads in submission before Him. He is fully aware of the conditions of His servants and knows well which action is appropriate for them.
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