Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 19
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 The scholars have mentioned several wisdoms in the staff becoming a snake in a moment and then returning to a staff again. One of them is that Allah granted him, like his forefather Ibrahim (peace be upon him), the certainty of His power with the eye of certainty, that by His command, a lifeless thing becomes so dangerous that nothing can stand before it, and then how such a dangerous thing, by His command, becomes a lifeless piece of wood that cannot even move. The purpose was to instill this certainty that Pharaoh, with all his tyranny, is nothing before the command of Allah. The second wisdom is that at that time, magic was at its peak, so this miracle was given to counter it, and he was also made to witness it, so that when the staff became a snake in the field, Musa (peace be upon him) would not become frightened and run away, but after seeing it with his own eyes, he would always be aware of the strength granted by Allah. The third wisdom, written by Buqā‘ī (may Allah have mercy on him) in the context of the connection of the verses, is that before the beginning of the incident of Musa (peace be upon him), Allah mentioned the coming of the Hour, which is called {’’اَلسَّاعَةُ‘‘}, meaning a moment, an instant. After mentioning the Hour, Musa (peace be upon him) was made to witness the staff becoming a snake and the snake becoming a staff in a moment, thus showing the establishment of the Hour in an instant. (Nazm ad-Durr)
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.
