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Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 48

Joseph · Meccan · Juz 12 · Page 241

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ثُمَّ يَأْتِى مِنۢ بَعْدِ ذَٰلِكَ سَبْعٌ شِدَادٌ يَأْكُلْنَ مَا قَدَّمْتُمْ لَهُنَّ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا مِّمَّا تُحْصِنُونَ ﴿48﴾

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

"Then will come after that, seven hard (years), which will devour what you have laid by in advance for them, (all) except a little of that which you have guarded (stored).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

ثُمَّ thumma Then
يَأْتِى yatī will come
مِنۢ min after
بَعْدِ baʿdi after
ذَٰلِكَ dhālika that
سَبْعٌۭ sabʿun seven
شِدَادٌۭ shidādun hard (years)
يَأْكُلْنَ yakul'na (which will) consume
مَا mā what
قَدَّمْتُمْ qaddamtum you advanced
لَهُنَّ lahunna for them
إِلَّا illā except
قَلِيلًۭا qalīlan a little
مِّمَّا mimmā of what
تُحْصِنُونَ tuḥ'ṣinūna you (will) store

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 48){ثُمَّ يَاْتِيْ مِنْۢ بَعْدِ ذٰلِكَ سَبْعٌ شِدَادٌ …:’’ تُحْصِنُوْنَ ‘‘ ’’حِصْنٌ ‘‘} It means a fortress, implying to keep safe, that is, you will consume the stored provisions of the seven years of prosperity during the seven years of famine, except for that small amount which you will painstakingly save and preserve for the seed of the coming year.

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.

48. 1 Allah Almighty had also endowed Prophet Yusuf (علیہ السلام) with the knowledge of interpretation, so he immediately grasped the essence of this dream. He interpreted the seven fat cows as seven years in which there would be abundant produce, and the seven thin and lean cows as seven years of drought, the opposite. Similarly, he took the seven green ears to mean that the land would yield plenty, and the seven dry ears to mean that in those seven years, the land would not produce. Then he also suggested a strategy: for seven years, you should continuously cultivate, and whatever grain is produced, harvest it and store it with its ears so that the grain remains more secure. Then, when the seven years of famine come, this stored grain will benefit you, which you are now stockpiling.

48. 2 By مِمَّا تُحصنُوْنَ is meant those grains that are preserved for sowing again.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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