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Surah Al-Insaan (76) — Ayah 30

Man · Medinan · Juz 29 · Page 580

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وَمَا تَشَآءُونَ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ ۚ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ كَانَ عَلِيمًا حَكِيمًا ﴿30﴾

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

But you cannot will, unless Allâh wills. Verily, Allâh is Ever All-Knowing, All-Wise.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَمَا wamā And not
تَشَآءُونَ tashāūna you will
إِلَّآ illā except
أَن an that
يَشَآءَ yashāa wills
ٱللَّهُ ۚ l-lahu Allah
إِنَّ inna Indeed
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
كَانَ kāna is
عَلِيمًا ʿalīman All-Knower
حَكِيمًۭا ḥakīman All-Wise

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 30) {وَ مَا تَشَآءُوْنَ اِلَّاۤ اَنْ يَّشَآءَ اللّٰهُ … :} But your willing is subject to Allah’s willing; if He does not will, nothing can happen. Umar bin Abdul Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) refuted the deniers of predestination with this very verse. A group of Khawarij came to him and, as evidence for denying predestination, recited this verse from the beginning of this Surah: « اِنَّا هَدَيْنٰهُ السَّبِيْلَ اِمَّا شَاكِرًا وَّ اِمَّا كَفُوْرًا » [ الدھر : ۳ ] “That is, We have shown man the way, now if he wants, he may become grateful, and if he wants, he may become ungrateful.” Umar bin Abdul Aziz (may Allah have mercy on him) said, keep reading, and when this verse came at the end, he said, indeed, man may choose whichever path he wants, but this choice too is subject to Allah’s will. No one can become righteous or wicked by overpowering Allah. {’’ اِنَّ اللّٰهَ كَانَ عَلِيْمًا حَكِيْمًا ‘‘} That is, Allah’s will is not a blind will, rather He is All-Knowing and Wise, and His will is based on His knowledge and wisdom. He guides only those who, according to His knowledge and wisdom, are worthy of it.

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.

30. 1. That is, none of you is capable of taking the path of guidance, or of bringing about any benefit for himself, unless Allah wills it; without His will, you cannot do anything. However, He certainly grants reward for a correct intention and resolve: "Actions depend upon intentions, and every person will have what he intended." Since He is All-Knowing and Wise, there is wisdom in all His actions; therefore, the decisions of guidance and misguidance do not occur without reason, but rather, the one who is given guidance is truly deserving of it, and the one who receives misguidance is in reality worthy of it.

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.

30. But you cannot will except as Allah wills [33]. Surely, Allah is All-Knowing, All-Wise.

[33] That is, your will and your desire are only what Allah already knows beforehand. And Allah’s knowledge of this does not compel a person to do only what is already in Allah’s knowledge. For clarification, see the footnote number 21 of verse 24 of Surah Al-A'raf.
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