Surah Al-An'am Verse 50 - Read, Listen, Translation, English : Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I…

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Translation Transliteration — Al-An'am

قُل لَّا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ عِندِي خَزَائِنُ اللَّهِ وَلَا أَعْلَمُ الْغَيْبَ وَلَا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ إِنِّي مَلَكٌ ۖ إِنْ أَتَّبِعُ إِلَّا مَا يُوحَىٰ إِلَيَّ ۚ قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الْأَعْمَىٰ وَالْبَصِيرُ ۚ أَفَلَا تَتَفَكَّرُونَ ۝٥٠

🔤 Transliteration

Qul laaa aqoolu lakum `indee khazaaa`inul laahi wa laaa a`lamul ghaiba wa laaa aqoolu lakum innee malakun in attabi`u illaa maa yoohaaa ilaiy; qul hal yastawil a`maa walbaseer; afalaa tatafakkaroon

📖 Translation (English Meaning)

📖 English Meaning

Say, [O Muhammad], "I do not tell you that I have the depositories [containing the provision] of Allah or that I know the unseen, nor do I tell you that I am an angel. I only follow what is revealed to me." Say, "Is the blind equivalent to the seeing? Then will you not give thought?"

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Translation — Tafsir

Word Meanings:

Khazā’in Allah (خَزَائِنُ اللَّهِ): The treasuries of Allah, meaning the stores of provision, sustenance, and all that is hidden in the heavens and the earth.
Al-Ghayb (الْغَيْب): The unseen, that which is hidden from human perception and knowledge, known only to Allah.
Malak (مَلَك): An angel, a celestial being created from light, free from human limitations.
Al-A‘mā (الْأَعْمَى): The blind one, referring here to the disbeliever whose heart is blind to the truth.
Al-Baṣīr (الْبَصِيرُ): The seeing one, referring here to the believer whose heart sees and embraces the truth.

Tafsir (Explanation):

O Prophet, say clearly to those who demand miracles and challenge your message: “I do not claim to possess the treasuries of Allah, nor do I have power to distribute provision or bring about whatever I wish. I do not claim knowledge of the unseen, for that belongs solely to Allah, and I only know what He reveals to me through revelation. Nor do I claim to be an angel, free from human nature and its needs. I am merely a human messenger, and my only task is to follow what is revealed to me from my Lord and to convey it to you faithfully.”

Then the Prophet is instructed to pose a profound question to them: “Is the blind person equal to the one who sees?” The blind here is the disbeliever whose heart is sealed, unable to perceive the signs of Allah, while the seeing is the believer whose heart is open, recognizing the truth and submitting to it. Clearly, they are not equal — just as physical blindness and sight are not the same, spiritual blindness and insight are utterly different. So why do you not reflect deeply on the signs of Allah around you — the heavens, the earth, your own creation — so that you may see the truth with your hearts and believe?

Da‘wah Reflection:

This verse teaches us a beautiful lesson in humility and sincerity. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was the greatest of creation, yet he did not claim any power beyond what Allah gave him. He was a servant and a messenger, and his only miracle was the revelation he received. This is a call for us to reflect: do we follow the truth because we see it clearly, or do we remain blind to it out of arrogance and habit? Allah invites us to use our intellect and hearts to ponder His signs, for the one who sees the truth and follows it is not like the one who turns away. Let us open our eyes to the light of faith, for the Qur’an is a mercy and a guide for those who reflect.

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📜 Verse 48-52 — Al-An'am

48وَمَا نُرْسِلُ الْمُرْسَلِينَ إِلَّا مُبَشِّرِينَ وَمُنذِرِينَ ۖ فَمَنْ آمَنَ وَأَصْلَحَ فَلَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ

And We send not the messengers except as bringers of good tidings and warners. So whoever believes and reforms - there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.

49وَالَّذِينَ كَذَّبُوا بِآيَاتِنَا يَمَسُّهُمُ الْعَذَابُ بِمَا كَانُوا يَفْسُقُونَ

But those who deny Our verses - the punishment will touch them for their defiant disobedience.

50قُل لَّا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ عِندِي خَزَائِنُ اللَّهِ وَلَا أَعْلَمُ الْغَيْبَ وَلَا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ إِنِّي مَلَكٌ ۖ إِنْ أَتَّبِعُ إِلَّا مَا يُوحَىٰ إِلَيَّ ۚ قُلْ هَلْ يَسْتَوِي الْأَعْمَىٰ وَالْبَصِيرُ ۚ أَفَلَا تَتَفَكَّرُونَ

51وَأَنذِرْ بِهِ الَّذِينَ يَخَافُونَ أَن يُحْشَرُوا إِلَىٰ رَبِّهِمْ ۙ لَيْسَ لَهُم مِّن دُونِهِ وَلِيٌّ وَلَا شَفِيعٌ لَّعَلَّهُمْ يَتَّقُونَ

And warn by the Qur'an those who fear that they will be gathered before their Lord - for them besides Him will be no protector and no intercessor - that they might become righteous.

52وَلَا تَطْرُدِ الَّذِينَ يَدْعُونَ رَبَّهُم بِالْغَدَاةِ وَالْعَشِيِّ يُرِيدُونَ وَجْهَهُ ۖ مَا عَلَيْكَ مِنْ حِسَابِهِم مِّن شَيْءٍ وَمَا مِنْ حِسَابِكَ عَلَيْهِم مِّن شَيْءٍ فَتَطْرُدَهُمْ فَتَكُونَ مِنَ الظَّالِمِينَ

And do not send away those who call upon their Lord morning and afternoon, seeking His countenance. Not upon you is anything of their account and not upon them is anything of your account. So were you to send them away, you would [then] be of the wrongdoers.

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