Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 47
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 { قَدْ جِئْنٰكَ بِاٰيَةٍ مِّنْ رَّبِّكَ :} This is the detail of the statement, “We have come as messengers from your Lord,” meaning, be certain that we have come from your Lord with a sign and proof of our prophethood. If you believe without seeing it, that is very good; otherwise, we are ready to present it as well.
➌ { وَ السَّلٰمُ عَلٰى مَنِ اتَّبَعَ الْهُدٰى :} In this, along with those who follow guidance, there is also peace for Pharaoh, if he accepts guidance. It is clear that if he does not accept guidance, then there is no peace for him. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) also wrote to the disbelieving kings, Caesar and Chosroes, etc., in his letters: [ اَلسَّلَامُ عَلٰی مَنِ اتَّبَعَ الْهُدٰی] [ بخاري : ۶۲۶۰ ] “Peace be upon the person who accepts Islam,” meaning, for those who do not believe, there is neither a prayer for peace nor any way of safety from Allah’s grasp. The Prophet (peace be upon him) wrote to all of them: [ أَسْلِمْ تَسْلَمْ ] [ بخاري : ۷ ] “Accept Islam and you will be safe.”
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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Five Points for Inviting Pharaoh:
It is as if a five-point program for invitation was given to these prophets before Pharaoh. Out of these, four are fundamental points of the call to religion, and one is a demand. The first point was to say to him that we are messengers of your Lord. In this, there are two points: one, that you are not the Lord of the people, but rather that Being is the Lord of everything, ours and especially yours as well; the second point is that both of us have come to you sent by that Lord, not on our own accord. Thus, in this one statement, both the mention of Tawheed and Risalah is included. The third point was to stop oppressing the Children of Israel and to free them from your slavery and let them go with us so that they may live a free life, and this third point was specifically in accordance with such circumstances. The fourth point was that whoever believes in this path of guidance, that is, in the Oneness of Allah and our Prophethood, and worships Allah alone and obeys us, for him there will be peace and security in this world and also in the Hereafter. And the fifth was that we have been informed by revelation that whoever turns away from our invitation, in the end there will be punishment for him. Thus, in the fourth and fifth points, the invitation to the very important component of faith, belief in the Hereafter, was presented. And along with this, it was also said that our claim of Prophethood is not without proof, rather we have come to you with a sign from your Lord.
