سُوْرَةُ طٰهٰ

Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 104

Taa-Haa · Meccan · Juz 16 · Page 319

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نَّحْنُ أَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَقُولُونَ إِذْ يَقُولُ أَمْثَلُهُمْ طَرِيقَةً إِن لَّبِثْتُمْ إِلَّا يَوْمًا ﴿104﴾

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

We know very well what they will say, when the best among them in knowledge and wisdom will say: "You stayed no longer than a day!"

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

نَّحْنُ naḥnu We
أَعْلَمُ aʿlamu know best
بِمَا bimā what
يَقُولُونَ yaqūlūna they will say
إِذْ idh when
يَقُولُ yaqūlu will say
أَمْثَلُهُمْ amthaluhum (the) best of them
طَرِيقَةً ṭarīqatan (in) conduct
إِن in Not
لَّبِثْتُمْ labith'tum you remained
إِلَّا illā except (for)
يَوْمًۭا yawman a day

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 104) {نَحْنُ اَعْلَمُ بِمَا يَقُوْلُوْنَ …: ’’اَمْثَلُ‘‘} means {’’أَفْضَلُ‘‘}. {’’ اَلْمَثَالَةُ ‘‘} that is, {’’ اَلْفَضْلُ۔‘‘ ’’ طَرِيْقَةً ‘‘} by "the one with the best way" here is meant the one with the best opinion. He is called the one with a better opinion and more intelligent because he understood the temporary and perishable nature of the world and the everlasting and eternal nature of the Hereafter better than others, so he said, "Ten nights? You did not stay in the world more than a single day." Tabari said that the terror of the Day of Judgment will make them forget the pleasures and luxuries of the world to such an extent that they will not even be able to tell the correct duration of their stay in the world. See Surah Al-Mu’minun (112 to 114) and Ar-Rum (55).

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.

14. 1. That is, the most intelligent and wise. That is, the life of this world will seem to them to be only a few days, rather just a few moments. Just as in another place Allah Almighty has said (وَيَوْمَ تَــقُوْمُ السَّاعَةُ يُـقْسِمُ الْمُجْرِمُوْنَ ڏ مَا لَبِثُوْا غَيْرَ سَاعَةٍ ۭ كَذٰلِكَ كَانُوْا يُؤْفَكُوْنَ) 30. Ar-Rum. 55) On the Day when the Hour will be established, the disbelievers will swear that they did not remain (in the world) except for an hour. This same subject has been mentioned in several other places as well. For example, Surah Fatir, 37; Surah Al-Mu’minun, 112-114; Surah An-Nazi’at, etc. The meaning is that the perishable life should not be preferred over the everlasting life.

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.

We know best what they will say, when the most reasonable among them [73] will say, "You only stayed (in the world) for a day."

[73] Here, the "staying" can refer to the life of this world or the life of Barzakh. It is human nature that moments of happiness seem both short and near to him. Events from decades ago seem as if they happened just yesterday, and this perception will be even more intensified after witnessing the terrifying conditions of the Day of Resurrection. Some will call this life a week or ten days, and the wisest among them will refute the others and declare this life to be only a single day.
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