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Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 66

Taa-Haa · Meccan · Juz 16 · Page 316

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قَالَ بَلْ أَلْقُوا۟ ۖ فَإِذَا حِبَالُهُمْ وَعِصِيُّهُمْ يُخَيَّلُ إِلَيْهِ مِن سِحْرِهِمْ أَنَّهَا تَسْعَىٰ ﴿66﴾

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

[Mûsâ (Moses)] said: "Nay, throw you (first)!" Then behold! their ropes and their sticks, by their magic, appeared to him as though they moved fast.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَ qāla He said
بَلْ bal Nay
أَلْقُوا۟ ۖ alqū you throw
فَإِذَا fa-idhā Then behold
حِبَالُهُمْ ḥibāluhum Their ropes
وَعِصِيُّهُمْ waʿiṣiyyuhum and their staffs
يُخَيَّلُ yukhayyalu seemed
إِلَيْهِ ilayhi to him
مِن min by
سِحْرِهِمْ siḥ'rihim their magic
أَنَّهَا annahā that they
تَسْعَىٰ tasʿā (were) moving

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 66){ فَاِذَا حِبَالُهُمْ وَ عِصِيُّهُمْ … :} The word "suddenly" indicates that they had made such a tremendous preparation that after throwing their staffs and ropes, there was no delay in their running and moving. The field, due to the magicians standing in rows and throwing their staffs and ropes simultaneously, turned into the appearance of running snakes. Allah Almighty has mentioned in Surah Al-A'raf that they cast a spell over the eyes of the people and has described their magic as a great magic. For the explanation from this verse up to verse (76), refer to the commentary of Surah Al-A'raf, verses (115) to (126). Here, only a few brief indications have been given.

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.

66. 1. Hazrat Musa (علیہ السلام) first asked them to show their trick, so that it would become clear to them that he is not afraid of such a large number of magicians whom Pharaoh has gathered, nor of their magical skills and tricks. Secondly, when their magical deceptions vanish in the blink of an eye by the divine miracle, it will have a very good effect, and the magicians will be compelled to think that this is not magic; indeed, he is supported by Allah, as in a single moment, his one staff swallowed up all our tricks.

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.

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