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Introduction: Passing the Halfway Mark

• Tonight is the 16th night of Ramadan. We now begin reciting Dua Qunut in Witr.

Tafseer of Surah Al-An’am (Verses 49–54)

Verse 49 (Recap):

• Those who reject Allah’s signs will experience severe punishment, even from a slight “touch” of torment.

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Verse 50: The Prophet’s ﷺ Humanity and Limits of Knowledge

• “I do not claim to have the treasures of Allah, nor do I know the unseen, nor am I an angel.”

• Rasulullah ﷺ clarifies three important points to the Quraysh:

1. No worldly wealth guaranteed from following him.

2. Limited knowledge of the unseen (Ghayb).

3. Human nature, not angelic, making him relatable as a role model.

Levels of Ghayb (Unseen Knowledge):

• Ghayb Nisbi (relative unseen): known to some, not to others (e.g., something behind a person’s back).

• Ghayb revealed to the Prophet ﷺ: through revelation or special events (Isra’ wal Mi’raj).

• Ultimate Ghayb: known exclusively by Allah.

Significance:

• Prophet ﷺ never spoke about the unseen without divine guidance, demonstrated by his silence when awaiting revelation (e.g., Surah Al-Kahf incident).

Prophetic Lesson on Saying “InshaAllah”:

• Prophet ﷺ taught to always use “InshaAllah” sincerely when referring to future plans. It should not be misused as a subtle refusal or insincere promise.