Surah At-Takwir (81) — Ayah 24
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
Some people have inferred from this verse that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) knew the unseen, because only someone who possesses something can be miserly with it. However, Allah Almighty has clearly stated: « قُلْ لَّا يَعْلَمُ مَنْ فِي السَّمٰوٰتِ وَ الْاَرْضِ الْغَيْبَ اِلَّا اللّٰهُ » [ النمل : ۶۵ ] "(O Prophet!) Say, none in the heavens and the earth knows the unseen except Allah." From this, it is clear that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) does not withhold from people the matters of the unseen that have been told to him. The reality is that if a person is informed of some matters of the unseen, that does not make him the Knower of the unseen, because he only knows as much as he has been told, not more. Otherwise, if for this reason the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is considered the Knower of the unseen because Allah has informed him of many matters of the unseen, then the Ummah would also have to be considered the Knower of the unseen, because whatever was told to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), he conveyed all of it to the Ummah by Allah's command.
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.
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.
[19] That is, the news of the unseen which he learns through revelation, whether they relate to the past, the future, or metaphysics, he conveys and delivers to all people without any omission or alteration. He does not, like soothsayers, accept offerings or sweets from anyone, nor does he expect any kind of compensation or reward from you people. How can the character of a Prophet be compared to that of soothsayers?
