An-Najm 53:30
The Star · Meccan · Juz 27 · Page 527
The Limit of Their Knowledge
ذَٰلِكَ مَبۡلَغُهُم مِّنَ ٱلۡعِلۡمِۚ إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ أَعۡلَمُ بِمَن ضَلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَعۡلَمُ بِمَنِ ٱهۡتَدَىٰ ٣٠
Such is their sum of knowledge. Lo! thy Lord is Best Aware of him who strayeth, and He is Best Aware of him whom goeth right.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
That is their sum of knowledge.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, the final aim of all their knowledge is the enjoyment of worldly life; your Lord knows best who strays from His path and who is guided.
Reflect
Don’t limit your learning to worldly gain; learn for the Hereafter too.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
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