سُوْرَةُ التَّوْبَةِ

Surah At-Tawba (9) — Ayah 78

The Repentance · Medinan · Juz 10 · Page 199

أَلَمْ يَعْلَمُوٓا۟ أَنَّ ٱللَّهَ يَعْلَمُ سِرَّهُمْ وَنَجْوَىٰهُمْ وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ عَلَّـٰمُ ٱلْغُيُوبِ ﴿78﴾
Know they not that Allâh knows their secret ideas, and their Najwa (secret counsels), and that Allâh is the All-Knower of things unseen.
أَلَمْ alam Do not
يَعْلَمُوٓا۟ yaʿlamū they know
أَنَّ anna that
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
يَعْلَمُ yaʿlamu knows
سِرَّهُمْ sirrahum their secret
وَنَجْوَىٰهُمْ wanajwāhum and their secret conversation
وَأَنَّ wa-anna and that
ٱللَّهَ l-laha Allah
عَلَّـٰمُ ʿallāmu (is) All-Knower
ٱلْغُيُوبِ l-ghuyūbi (of) the unseen

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.

(Ayah78){ اَلَمْ يَعْلَمُوْۤا اَنَّ اللّٰهَ يَعْلَمُ سِرَّهُمْ وَ نَجْوٰىهُمْ …:} In this verse, the hypocrites are severely warned: do they not know that Allah knows the secrets of their hearts and their whispers, and He is the One who knows all unseen things very well. Can they even hide their inner state from Him? See Surah Az-Zukhruf (80) and Al-Mujadila (7).

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.

78. 1. In this, there is a severe warning for the hypocrites who make promises to Allah Almighty and then do not care about them, as if they think that Allah Almighty does not know their hidden matters and secrets. Whereas Allah Almighty knows everything, because He is ‘Allam al-Ghuyub. He is aware of all matters of the unseen.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).