Quran Quote  : 

Quran-81:20 Surah At-takweer English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

Transliteration:( Zee quwwatin 'inda zil 'arshi makeen )

20. Who is powerfully (15) established in the presence of the Owner of Highest Authority (16).

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Surah At-Takweer Ayat 20 Tafsir (Commentry)



  • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
  • Ibn Kathir
  • Ala-Madudi

15. In "who is powerful '' Allah Almighty has synoptically mentioned all the powers of Hazrat Jibracel (On whom be peace) i.e. he possesses physical powers as well as spiritual powers. His memory is so strong that he would never forget one word of the QURAN. His verbal power such that he conveys every word with immaculate articulation. Also, he had full recognition of every man because he never brought a message to a non-Prophet. Thus, through this "who is powerful" the safety of the QURAN is declared. From this we learn that Allah Almighty had created the Holy Prophet a man of super power as well, because he conveyed the Message as he had heard it from Jibraeel (On whom be peace). Just as Jibraeel had known every man, the Holy Prophet, Twello too knows every angel. Thus, at the time of receiving the first revelation the Holy Prophet did not ask Jibraeel who he was, although this was their first meeting. If he had not recognized him then the verse "Iqra" (Read) would have been doubtful to the Holy Prophet and this is not possible.

16. From this we learn that Hazrat Jibraeel is the most superior angel and most dignified and honourable among all the angels. Therefore he is the servant of all the Prophets, especially it tells us that Holy Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم and the Noble Companions are superior to all the believers and Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddique (May Allah be Pleased with him) is more superior among all the Noble Companions, in fact, he is more superior among all mankind after the Prophets and a special servant of the It should be Holy Prophet remembered that respect and love are both acquired as well as inherent. Your obedient and faithful servant is well liked by you and your son too, is dear to you.

But the respect for them is acquired while the love for the son is inherent. A naturally worshipping believer is beloved in the acquired sense. The Noble Prophets, special Saints are beloved from birth. Also, everything of the beloved is naturally beloved. The clothes of your children and their friends are well liked by you. Hazrat Jibraeel (On whom be peace) is dear to Allah Almighty because he is the servant of His Beloved Prophets.

Ibn-Kathir

The tafsir of Surah Takwir verse 20 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Takwir ayat 15 which provides the complete commentary from verse 15 through 29.


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