Transliteration:( Ya'lamu khaaa'inatal a'yuni wa maa tukhfis sudoor )
"He knows the rebellious eyes [49] and what is concealed in the breasts [50]."
This part of the verse refers to secret sinful glances, particularly lustful looks cast at those whom it is forbidden to gaze upon. The "rebellious eyes" signify looking at others with bad intent, even if done stealthily.
According to Hadith Shareef, the first unintentional glance is forgiven, but if one continues to gaze deliberately, then it becomes a punishable act. The evil eye is not just a look—it can plant the seeds of desire and corruption in the heart.
This teaches that modesty of the gaze is not just social etiquette—it’s a spiritual responsibility. Allah sees even the glances of the eye that people assume go unnoticed.
Allah also knows what lies hidden in the hearts—whether it be evil beliefs, corrupt motives, or bad intentions. These concealed aspects of the self will also be subject to divine reckoning, if they were deliberate and sustained.
However, if a person entertains an evil thought unintentionally, or resists it without acting upon it, there will be no punishment. As Allah says:
"Allah places not burden on any soul but to the extent of his strength." (Surah Al-Baqarah, 2:286)
This verse confirms that Allah’s knowledge is complete and intimate—He sees not only what is done, but why it was done. Hence, both external actions and inner states must be purified to attain His pleasure.
The tafsir of Surah Muminun verse 19 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Muminun ayat 18 which provides the complete commentary from verse 18 through 20.
(40:19) He knows even the most stealthy glance of the eyes and all the secrets that hearts conceal.
There is no commentary by Abul Maududi available for this verse.
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