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Say: 'Allahu ta’ālā is more knowledgeable of how long they tarried, [more knowledgeable] than those contending over this [issue] - and this [fact] has already been mentioned [above, verse 19]. To Him belongs the Unseen of the heavens and the earth, that is, [to Him belongs] the knowledge thereof. How well He sees! namely, Allahu ta’ālā - this form⁵ is for [expressing] amazement [at something]. How well He hears! likewise [for expressing amazement].⁶ These two [expressions] are being used metaphorically. What is meant is that nothing can escape Allah’s sight or hearing. They, the inhabitants of the heavens and the earth, have no Guardian (waliyy), someone to assist [them], besides Him, and He makes none to share in His rule', for He is Independent, without need of a partner.