Transliteration:( Iqra kitaabaka kafaa bi nafsikal Yawma 'alaika haseebaa )
"(It will be said to him), Read [38] your book. Today, you are sufficient to take account of yourself [39]."
This tells us that nobody will remain illiterate on the Day of Judgement, and that everyone will be speaking in Arabic, as this command to read will be given to everybody—whether learned or ignorant, and regardless of their worldly language.
Anyone who may be keeping record of his deeds in this world would find it easy to maintain this record in the Hereafter, if Allah Almighty wills!
The tafsir of Surah Al-Isra verse 14 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Isra ayat 13 which provides the complete commentary from verse 13 through 14.
(17:14) “Read your scroll; this Day you suffice to take account of yourself.”
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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