Surah Yusuf (12) — Ayah 86
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.
The reality is that the state of Yaqub (peace be upon him)’s grief, as described by Allah Almighty, is such that just by reading and hearing it, the heart becomes deeply saddened; then what would have been his own state? Abdullah bin Shaddad says that I heard Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) weeping loudly, even though I was at the end of the rows, and he was reciting: «{ اِنَّمَاۤ اَشْكُوْا بَثِّيْ وَ حُزْنِيْۤ اِلَى اللّٰهِ }» [ بخاري، الأذان، باب إذا بکی الإمام فی الصلاۃ، قبل ح : ۷۱۶ ]
➋ { وَ اَعْلَمُ مِنَ اللّٰهِ مَا لَا تَعْلَمُوْنَ:} That is, Yusuf is alive, and a day will come when the dream he saw of you and me prostrating will come true; I am fully certain of this, and Allah Almighty will fulfill my hope. Despite so much time passing and so much grief, in which even the hope of Yusuf (peace be upon him)’s life does not seem possible, to still hope for their meeting is the result of Yaqub (peace be upon him)’s perfect faith.
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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Despairing of Allah’s Mercy is Disbelief:
Even after hearing their father’s sigh, the envious sons did not feel any compassion for him; rather, they reproached their father, saying, “Will you not give up on his story even now? Or will you lose your life grieving over him?” The sorrowful father replied that he would not say anything to them; they had done whatever they wished. He said, “I only present my distress before Allah and seek the ability to be patient from Him alone, because my heart testifies that Yusuf is still alive, whom Allah has separated from me.” Because of the dream that Sayyiduna Yusuf had seen, he was certain that Yusuf was indeed alive and that one day he would surely meet him and that the dream would be fulfilled. This was the matter that Yaqub knew, but his sons did not, and he did not wish to tell them, lest they be consumed with jealousy.
