Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 43
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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.
➋ { يٰۤاَيُّهَا الْمَلَاُ اَفْتُوْنِيْ فِيْ رُءْيَايَ … :} From this, it is understood that the interpretation of dreams also holds the ruling of a fatwa; just as giving a fatwa without knowledge is not permissible, so too should the interpretation of dreams only be given if one truly has knowledge of it. Otherwise, those who interpret without knowledge will fall under the purview of the hadith in which the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: [ إِنَّ اللّٰهَ لاَ يَقْبِضُ الْعِلْمَ انْتِزَاعًا يَنْتَرِعُهُ مِنَ الْعِبَادِ، وَلٰكِنْ يَقْبِضُ الْعِلْمَ بِقَبْضِ الْعُلَمَاءِ حَتَّی إِذَا لَمْ يُبْقِ عَالِمَا اتَّخَذَ النَّاسُ رُءُوْسًا جُهَّالاً، فَسُئِلُوْا فَأَفْتَوْا بِغَيْرِ عِلْمٍ فَضَلُّوْا وَ أَضَلُّوْا ] [ بخاری، العلم، باب کیف یقبض العلم : ۱۰۰ ] “Allah will not take away knowledge by snatching it from the hearts of the scholars, but He will take away knowledge by taking away the scholars (i.e., their death), until when He leaves no scholar, people will take ignorant leaders; then they will be asked and they will give fatwas without knowledge, so they will go astray and will lead the people astray.” Those who interpret dreams by guesswork and conjecture should consider their own end in light of this hadith.
➌ It appears that the king did not expect his courtiers to be able to interpret this dream, which is why he said: “If you do interpret dreams.”
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.
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.
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The Dream of the King of Egypt:
After a long period, an incident occurred which reminded the released cupbearer of the message of Sayyiduna Yusuf ؑ. The incident was that the King of Egypt saw a strange and frightening dream. In his dream, he saw seven thin cows eating the flesh of seven very fat and healthy cows, and after devouring their flesh completely, the thin cows remained as thin as before. In another scene, he saw seven dry ears of grain wrapping themselves around seven lush, green ears and turning them dry as well.
