What does Quran 21:23 mean?

Quran 21:23 (Surah Al-Anbiyaa, Ayah 23) translates to: "He is not questioned about what He does, but they will be questioned."

Which Surah and Juz is Quran 21:23 from?

This ayah is from Surah Al-Anbiyaa (The Prophets), the 21th surah of the Quran. It appears in Juz 17.

Commentary on this ayah is available from Ibn Kathir, Ibn Kathir, Ibn Abbas, Al-Jalalayn — classical scholars of Quranic exegesis.

This ayah connects to these Quranic topics: Tawhid, Divine Sovereignty, Day of Judgment, Divine Authority, Creation.

لَا يُسْـَٔلُ عَمَّا يَفْعَلُ وَهُمْ يُسْـَٔلُونَ

Laa yus'alu 'ammaa yaf'alu wa hum yus'aloon

He is not questioned about what He does, but they will be questioned.

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Day of Judgment

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7 ayahs in Al-Anbiyaa are strongly about the Day of Judgment.

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He shall not be questioned about what He does but they shall be questioned about their actions.

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