Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 37
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.
“And indeed, We bestowed favor upon you another time as well.” Here, the favor is mentioned in a general sense, to create eagerness about what that favor was. Then, in four verses (38 to 41), He mentioned eight favors in succession: (1) {’’اِذْ اَوْحَيْنَاۤ اِلٰۤى اُمِّكَ مَا يُوْحٰۤى ‘‘} (2) {’’ وَ اَلْقَيْتُ عَلَيْكَ مَحَبَّةً مِّنِّيْ ‘‘} (3) {’’ وَ لِتُصْنَعَ عَلٰى عَيْنِيْ ‘‘} (4) {’’ فَرَجَعْنٰكَ اِلٰۤى اُمِّكَ كَيْ تَقَرَّ عَيْنُهَا وَ لَا تَحْزَنَ ‘‘} (5) {’’ وَ قَتَلْتَ نَفْسًا فَنَجَّيْنٰكَ مِنَ الْغَمِّ ‘‘} (6) {’’ وَ فَتَنّٰكَ فُتُوْنًا ‘‘} (7) {’’ فَلَبِثْتَ سِنِيْنَ فِيْۤ اَهْلِ مَدْيَنَ ثُمَّ جِئْتَ عَلٰى قَدَرٍ يّٰمُوْسٰى ‘‘} (8) {’’ وَ اصْطَنَعْتُكَ لِنَفْسِيْ ‘‘}
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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Approval of the Requests:
That is, all the requests you have presented are accepted. In addition to these favors, We have already bestowed favors upon you before. After this, Allah Almighty reminds Sayyiduna Musa ؑ one by one of those favors that were bestowed upon him from his birth up to the present, and their details are mentioned in Surah Al-Qasas. Here, the only purpose is to convey that you were created specifically for this mission, and your upbringing has been under Our supervision for this very task. The qualities needed to confront a tyrant king like Pharaoh were instilled in you, and you were chosen for this task.
