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Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 38

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إِذْ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَىٰٓ أُمِّكَ مَا يُوحَىٰٓ ﴿38﴾
"When We inspired your mother with that which We inspired.
إِذْ idh When
أَوْحَيْنَآ awḥaynā We inspired
إِلَىٰٓ ilā to
أُمِّكَ ummika your mother
مَا what
يُوحَىٰٓ yūḥā is inspired

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 38) ➊ { اِذْ اَوْحَيْنَاۤ اِلٰۤى اُمِّكَ مَا يُوْحٰۤى :} When the greatness of something is intended to be expressed, this style is adopted: "which was revealed," meaning its greatness cannot be described in limited words, as is in «{ فَغَشِيَهُمْ مِّنَ الْيَمِّ مَا غَشِيَهُمْ [ طٰہٰ : ۷۸ ] and «{ فَاَوْحٰۤى اِلٰى عَبْدِهٖ مَاۤ اَوْحٰى [ النجم : ۱۰ ].

➋ Here, to inform and reassure the mother of Musa (peace be upon him), the words {’’ اَوْحَيْنَاۤ ‘‘} (We revealed) and {’’ يُوْحٰۤى ‘‘} (which was revealed) have been used. The literal meaning of "wahy" is a swift sign or putting something into the heart. In technical terms, when this word is used for a prophet, it means sending a message through an angel. In the Quran, the word "wahy" has been used in both senses; thus, the revelation sent to the mother of Musa (peace be upon him) was also in the literal sense, that is, in a dream or by some secret way, this matter was put into her heart, by which she gained certainty and reassurance. Because there is almost consensus among the scholars that all the prophets of Allah have been from among men; no woman has been made a prophet. See Surah Yusuf (109) and Al-Anbiya (7). Therefore, the mother of Musa (peace be upon him) was not a prophet, so the meaning of "wahy" for her is not the same as it is for a prophet. (Kabir)

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.

The exegesis of this verse has been done along with the previous verse.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).