سُوْرَةُ يُوْنُسَ

Surah Yunus (10) — Ayah 77

Jonas · Meccan · Juz 11 · Page 217

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قَالَ مُوسَىٰٓ أَتَقُولُونَ لِلْحَقِّ لَمَّا جَآءَكُمْ ۖ أَسِحْرٌ هَـٰذَا وَلَا يُفْلِحُ ٱلسَّـٰحِرُونَ ﴿77﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

Mûsâ (Moses) said: "Say you (this) about the truth when it has come to you? Is this magic? But the magicians will never be successful."

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَ qāla Musa said
مُوسَىٰٓ mūsā Musa said
أَتَقُولُونَ ataqūlūna Do you say
لِلْحَقِّ lil'ḥaqqi about the truth
لَمَّا lammā when
جَآءَكُمْ ۖ jāakum it has come to you
أَسِحْرٌ asiḥ'run Is this magic
هَـٰذَا hādhā Is this magic
وَلَا walā But (will) not
يُفْلِحُ yuf'liḥu succeed
ٱلسَّـٰحِرُونَ l-sāḥirūna the magicians

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim — Hafiz Abdus Salam Bin Muhammad Bhutvi

Tafsir al-Quran al-Karim is a 4-volume Quran commentary by Hafiz Abdus Salam bin Muhammad Bhutvi, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar and Sheikh ul-Hadith from Pakistan. Based on over 45 years of teaching and research, this tafsir follows the methodology of Tafsir bil-Ma'thur — interpreting the Quran through authentic Hadith, statements of the Companions, and the understanding of the early generations (Salaf). It is distinguished by its complete avoidance of Israeliyyat (Judeo-Christian narratives) and unverified reports. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

(Ayah 77) {قَالَ مُوْسٰۤى اَتَقُوْلُوْنَ …:} The commentators have said that in response to the disbelievers, in fact, these are three sentences: the first {’’اَتَقُوْلُوْنَ لِلْحَقِّ لَمَّا جَآءَكُمْ ‘‘} meaning, this statement that "this is magic"—are you saying this about the truth, while the truth is before you? The second {’’اَسِحْرٌ هٰذَا ‘‘} is, "Is this magic?" This question is for denial, just as if someone calls a flower a stone, then it is said to him, "Is this a stone?" The third is that magicians do not succeed, while you are seeing that I am succeeding on the basis of proof and argument, so how can this be magic? In this, there is also an indication towards his future success in the contest with the magicians and the failure of the magicians.

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan — Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf

Tafsir Ahsan al-Bayan is a well-known Quran commentary by Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. This tafsir explains the meanings of the Quran in accordance with the methodology of the Salaf (early righteous generations), relying on authentic sources and straightforward language. Due to its reliability and adherence to sound Islamic scholarship, the Saudi government publishes and distributes this tafsir among the Hujjaj (pilgrims) visiting the Haramain. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

77. 1. Hazrat Musa (علیہ السلام) said, just think for a moment, you call the call to truth and the right word magic, is this magic? Magicians are never successful. That is, in achieving the desired objectives and avoiding undesirable outcomes, they always fail, and I am the messenger of Allah, I have the help of Allah and I have been granted miracles and clear signs from Him. Why would I need magic or sorcery? And what status does it have compared to the miracles granted by Allah?

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran — Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani

Tafsir Taiseer ul-Quran (Facilitation of the Quran) is a comprehensive Quran commentary by Maulana Abdul Rahman Kilani, a renowned Salafi (Ahl al-Hadith) scholar from Pakistan. Known for his eloquent and accessible writing style, Kilani authored this tafsir with a focus on clarity — making Quranic meanings understandable to the common reader. The tafsir provides detailed historical context for verses related to battles and expeditions, and firmly refutes modernist ideologies using strong scriptural evidence. It is widely regarded as an invaluable resource for understanding the Quran and countering deviant interpretations. The tafsir is originally written in Urdu, translated to English by tohed.com.

Moses said to them: "Is it (so) that when the truth has come to you, you call it magic? Is this magic? Magicians never succeed [90]."

[90]
The Response of Sayyiduna Musa, the Difference Between a Magician and a Prophet:

Upon hearing this response from Pharaoh and his courtiers, Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him) asked them: Do magicians ever behave in the manner in which I am delivering Allah’s message to you? If they wish to come to you, they first seek an intermediary and request permission to enter. Then, if they succeed at this stage and reach you, they bow their heads in utter humility and supplication before you, offering you blessings and showing respect. Then they seek permission to perform their tricks. After finishing their act, they greet you and demand rewards and honors. If you wish, you may give them something, or you may scold them and dismiss them at any stage, or not allow them to enter at all. Their entire lives are spent in this humiliation and in this trade, and their greed never ends. So, do you not see any difference between a magician and myself? (For further clarification, see the difference between magic and miracle in Surah Al-A'raf, verse 120) (And for the difference between a messenger and a magician, see also Surah Yunus, verse 2)
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