Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 65
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
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➋ { ذٰلِكَ كَيْلٌ يَّسِيْرٌ:} There are two meanings for this: one is that the ten camel-loads of grain we have brought, how long will they last? This is very little, so we will have to go again in any case. The second meaning is that in this way, it will be very easy for us to bring one more camel-load of grain.
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.
65. 2. Because each person was given as much grain as a camel could carry, due to Binyamin, an additional camel-load of grain would be received.
65. 3. One meaning of this is that for the king, giving a camel-load of grain is not a difficult matter, it is easy. The second meaning is that ذٰ لِکَ refers to the grain that was brought along. And یسیر means little, that is, the grain we have brought with us is little; if we get some more grain by taking Binyamin along, then it is a good thing, our needs will be fulfilled in a better way.
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.
[62] Then, when they opened the sacks of grain and began to take out the grain, they also found the money returned to them which they had paid as the price for the grain, and their happiness knew no bounds. The favors of the king of Egypt came to their minds, and a new reason arose for again requesting to take Binyamin along. At the time of the first request, they did not know when the money for the grain would be available and when they would have to go to Egypt again. That is why the demand to take Binyamin along was not so insistent. Perhaps they thought that when the time came, their father would agree or they would persuade him, but now that the money for the grain was also available, they began to make promises and pledges for Binyamin’s protection and started to compel their father to let him go with them, explaining its benefits.
[63] That is, Binyamin’s share will also be obtained, and now that all the facilities are available, then why should we not try to bring more grain? And some people have taken the meaning of ﴿يَسِيْرٌ﴾ in this verse as “little” instead of “easy.” That is, the grain we have brought is little for our household. How long will it last? Therefore, we should not miss the opportunity to bring more grain at any cost.
