Tafsir Ibn Abbas: Hud, Ayah 31
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And I do not say to you “I possess the treasure houses of God” nor “I have knowledge of the Unseen”; nor do I say “I am an angel” nay I am human like you. Nor do I say to those whom your eyes scorn that God will not give them any good — God knows best what is in their souls in their hearts. Lo! if I were to say this then indeed I would be of the evildoers’.
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Ibn Abbas Commentary
(I say not unto you: �I have the treasures of Allah�) I have the keys to Allah's stores of provision (nor �I have knowledge of the Unseen�,) when the chastisement shall descend or that which is hidden from me (nor say I: �Lo! I am an angel!�) from heaven. (Nor say I unto those whom your eyes scorn) those whom you belittle (that Allah will not give them good) that Allah will not favour them with genuine faith. (Allah knoweth best what is their hearts) of belief. (Lo! then indeed) if drive them away (I should be of the wrong-doers) I should be of those who harm themselves.