Surah Mulk Verse 14 — Ayat 14

Arabic Text

أَلَا یَعۡلَمُ مَنۡ خَلَقَ وَهُوَ ٱللَّطِیفُ ٱلۡخَبِیرُ

Transliteration

Alaa ya'lamu man khalaq wa huwal lateeful khabeer

English Translation

Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Acquainted?

English: Saheeh International (Tanzil.net)

See how al-Latif and al-Khabir fit with the other names in the surah.

Word-by-Word

• أَلَا alā Does not
• يَعْلَمُ yaʿlamu know
• مَنْ man (the One) Who
• خَلَقَ khalaqa created
• وَهُوَ wahuwa And He
• ٱللَّطِيفُ l-laṭīfu (is) the Subtle
• ٱلْخَبِيرُ l-khabīru the All-Aware

Word breakdown from Quran.com API (Uthmani text, Saheeh International gloss per word).

Context in Al-Mulk (Ayah 14)

Rhetorical question: ala ya'lamu man khalaq—does He who created not know?—while Huwa al-Latif al-Khabir. Tafsir argues creation implies ongoing knowledge: the Maker who fashioned subtle systems knows their states.

Al-Latif indicates gentle, precise kindness beyond human perception; al-Khabir indicates comprehensive acquaintance with inner and outer realities. Denying resurrection means denying the easier knowledge of the Creator.

Al-Qurtubi ties this to prior verse: hearts are among created things fully mapped by Allah.

Key Arabic Words

• أَلَا Does not This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
• خَلَقَ created This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
• وَهُوَ And He This word appears in the ayah text; compare how translators render it and read the full ayah on Quran.com before extending the meaning to other passages.
• ٱلۡخَبِیرُ Word in this ayah Taken from the Uthmani wording of this ayah on this page.

Classical Tafsir (Verified Summary)

Reflection on Creation

This ayah invites quiet consideration of the Creator's knowledge and subtle awareness of all things. Creation around us—sky, earth, birds, and daily provision—does not replace revelation, but it can soften hearts toward obedience when viewed as signs of a wise, merciful origin rather than meaningless accident. Study ayah 14 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Acquainted?”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of the Creator's knowledge and subtle awareness of all things. Read ayah 13 and ayah 15 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans. Study ayah 14 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Acquainted?”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of the Creator's knowledge and subtle awareness of all things. Read ayah 13 and ayah 15 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans. Study ayah 14 with the Arabic on this page and Saheeh International English: “Does He who created not know, while He is the Subtle, the Acquainted?”. In chapter 67’s sequence, this line advances the theme of the Creator's knowledge and subtle awareness of all things. Read ayah 13 and ayah 15 on their verse pages so you see how the argument builds—Meccan proofs about creation, accountability, and mercy are layered, not repeated as generic slogans.

Family & Bedtime Practice

Name two small blessings easy to overlook (warm blanket, clean water); al-Latif notices hidden favors. Listen to Mishary’s recitation of ayah 14 once, then whisper it twice without the audio. Listen to Mishary’s recitation of ayah 14 once, then whisper it twice without the audio.

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Short Tafsir Note

He created you though you were nothing — resurrection is easier than initial creation. Ar-Rahman's knowledge encompasses all.

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Key Lessons

• Resurrection is rational
• You depended on Allah from nothingness
• Never despair of His awareness

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Mishary Rashid Alafasy