The Holy Quran 46:23 — Surah Al-Ahqaf

Arabic text

قَالَ إِنَّمَا ٱلْعِلْمُ عِندَ ٱللَّهِ وَأُبَلِّغُكُم مَّآ أُرْسِلْتُ بِهِۦ وَلَـٰكِنِّىٓ أَرَىٰكُمْ قَوْمًا تَجْهَلُونَ

Translation

He said, "Knowledge (about when the punishment will arrive) is only with Allaah and I merely convey to you what I have been sent with. However, I notice that you are a nation that behaves ignorantly (because you are actually asking for punishment)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The preaching of Hud ﵇: that is, [Hud ﵇ said]: “To make such a demand is your foolishness and ignorance. I am the messenger of Allah, and I am conveying the message that has been sent through me. Beyond that I have neither knowledge nor power.

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