THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaum Arba'a. 7th day of Swafar, 1445AH (Wednesday, 23rd August, 2023).

Let's continue with our Tafseer of Aayatul KURSY. BismilLaahir Rahmaanir Raheem. 

 مَن ذَا ٱلَّذِى يَشْفَعُ عِندَهُ إِلاَّ بِإِذْنِهِ

Meaning: Who is there who can intercede in HIS presence except as HE permit? This refers to an order and the way of this question is in the form of "Istifahm al-Inkari". This means that nobody can intercede in HIS presence except by HIS permission and will. The Mushrikeen used to think that their idols would intercede on their behalf, this is why ALLAH has explained that no intercession will work in HIS court except which HE permits. Whereas (Except which HE permits) refers to Intercession of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), intercession of some prophets, angels and intercession of some Momineen which they will do for some others 

يَعْلَمُ مَا بَيْنَ أَيْدِيهِمْ وَمَا خَلْفَهُمْۖ

Meaning: HE knoweth what (appeareth to HIS creatures as) before or after or behind them.

This is proof of ALLAH’s knowledge to be encompassing all creations and worlds. The knowledge of past, present and future are included in this

 وَلاَ يُحِيطُونَ بِشَيْءٍ مِّنْ عِلْمِهِ إِلاَّ بِمَا شَآءَ 

Meaning: Nor shall they compass aught of His knowledge except as He willeth. This refers to “Total comprehension” for example when someone gets knowledge of something’s existence, it's nature, quantity, “(DEEP) REALITY” and HE embeds this completely in his heart then it is called “total comprehension” this would mean that none can have “total comprehension” over Allah’s knowledge. (Except whom HE permits) refers to those things which ALLAH wants to reveal to HIS Prophets and Messengers, so that ALLAH grants them“FROM HIS KNOWLEDGE OF UNSEEN” which become proofs over their Prophethood. 

وَسِعَ كُرْسِيُّهُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَاتِ وَٱلأَرْضَ 

This part means: HIS “Kursy” DOMINION extends over the heavens and the earth . As this verse mentions the word “Kursy” hence it has to be explained with caution so that it is clear that ALLAH’s dominion is understood without any comparison to creation such as chair.

Imam Ibn Kathir (rah) has narrated from Ibn Abbas (ra) that Kursy refers to “KNOWLEDGE” he has also narrated from same Ibn Abbas (ra) that Kursi refers to footstool.

It also states in Tafsir al Baghawi that Hasan Basri (rah) interpreted Kursy as “THRONE” and this is the translation taken by many translators. Whatever it is, it cannot be compared with any of HIS creation. 

 وَلاَ يَؤُودُهُ حِفْظُهُمَا 

(And HE feeleth no fatigue in guarding and preserving them) means that ALLAH has no burden in preserving and managing whatever is in Heavens, worlds, KURSY and those who are inside KURSY (i.e. all dominion of Allah) all this does not cause any tiredness to ALLAAH 

وَهُوَ ٱلْعَلِىُّ ٱلْعَظِيمُ

(HE is the Most High, the Supreme) It is just like ALLAH said: …the Great, the High Exalted (13:9). Imam Ibn Kathir says: This Ayah and other such ayahs, plus the Sahih hadiths in which ALLAH’s Sifaat are to be taken as the righteous early Muslims (salaf) have taken them i.e. “LET THEM PASS AS THEY HAVE COME” without saying how they are meant and without making a comparison with (other creations). May ALLAH grant us understanding of the Quran. Aameen.