سُوْرَةُ طٰهٰ

Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 68

Taa-Haa · Meccan · Juz 16 · Page 316

قُلْنَا لَا تَخَفْ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ ﴿68﴾
We (Allâh) said: "Fear not! Surely, you will have the upper hand.
قُلْنَا qul'nā We said
لَا (Do) not
تَخَفْ takhaf fear
إِنَّكَ innaka Indeed, you
أَنتَ anta you
ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ l-aʿlā (will be) superior

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.

The tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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.

68. 1. Seeing this terrifying scene, if Musa (peace be upon him) felt fear, then this was a natural thing, which is neither against the perfection of prophethood nor against infallibility. Because a prophet is also a human being, and he is neither above nor can be above the natural requirements of humanity. In any case, removing Musa’s (peace be upon him) apprehensions and fears, Allah Almighty said, Musa (peace be upon him), there is no need to fear in any way, you will prevail. With this sentence, all natural fears and other apprehensions were removed. And so it happened, as mentioned in the next 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).