سُوْرَةُ الْمُلْكِ

Surah Al-Mulk (67) — Ayah 12

The Sovereignty · Meccan · Juz 29 · Page 562

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إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخْشَوْنَ رَبَّهُم بِٱلْغَيْبِ لَهُم مَّغْفِرَةٌ وَأَجْرٌ كَبِيرٌ ﴿12﴾

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

Verily,, those who fear their Lord unseen (i.e. they do not see Him, nor His punishment in the Hereafter), theirs will be forgiveness and a great reward (i.e. Paradise).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱلَّذِينَ alladhīna those who
يَخْشَوْنَ yakhshawna fear
رَبَّهُم rabbahum their Lord
بِٱلْغَيْبِ bil-ghaybi unseen
لَهُم lahum for them
مَّغْفِرَةٌۭ maghfiratun (is) forgiveness
وَأَجْرٌۭ wa-ajrun and a reward
كَبِيرٌۭ kabīrun great

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.

In the previous verses, there was mention of the inhabitants of Hell who neither feared their Lord nor had any fear of the Day of Judgment or the punishment for their evil deeds, because they were neither willing to believe in the unseen nor to fear it. In contrast to them, now there is mention of those people who, following the demands of sound intellect and the guidance of Allah’s messengers and chosen servants, believed in Allah, His angels, His messengers, and the Day of Judgment without seeing, and feared their Lord without seeing. If they happened to make a mistake, then as a reward for their fear of Allah in the unseen, Allah will forgive them, and because of this fear of the unseen, He will grant them a great reward for the good deeds they performed. The meaning of "khashyah" is intense fear. In reality, the root of every good deed is faith in the unseen and fear of the unseen, and the main reason for abstaining from sin is also this.

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.

12. 1. This is the mention of the believers in contrast to the disbelievers and deniers, and of those blessings which they will receive from Allah on the Day of Resurrection. One meaning of بالغیب is that although they have not seen Allah, yet by affirming the messengers, they remained fearful of Allah's punishment. Another meaning could be that they feared Allah in seclusion, that is, away from the eyes of people.

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.

Indeed, those who fear their Lord [15] unseen will have forgiveness and a great reward.

[15]
Besides Faith in the Unseen, No Other Foundation Can Prevent a Person from Sins or Create Noble Character:

Fearing Allah without seeing Him is the very foundation upon which the edifice of a person’s noble character is built, and through which his life is morally refined. All other foundations besides this are weak and unstable. For example, one is that a person himself considers something to be evil; another is that people consider that act to be bad; a third is that the act has negative effects on other members of society; and a fourth is that the act is, according to the law of the government, a punishable offense. None of these foundations is such that it can make a person noble and moral. Neither are people watching him at all times, nor is the government. Therefore, when it comes to his personal interests, a person finds thousands of ways to escape the grasp of people or the law. If anything can prevent a person from sins, it is this belief that Allah is watching him in every situation. He is aware even of the thoughts in his heart. Then, He also has full power to question and punish him. The lives of such people automatically begin to improve. Allah will forgive their minor sins anyway, and then He will grant such people Paradise as well.
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