Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 77
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 {اَنْ اَسْرِ بِعِبَادِيْ … :} This story is mentioned in detail in Surah Ash-Shu‘ara (52 to 66) and Yunus (90 to 92). Here, instead of {’’ فَاجْعَلْ لَهُمْ طَرِيْقًا ‘‘} (So make a way for them), it is said {’’ فَاضْرِبْ لَهُمْ طَرِيْقًا فِي الْبَحْرِ يَبَسًا ‘‘} (So strike for them a dry path in the sea), the purpose is to make a long story short, that is, {’’ اِجْعَلْ لَهُمْ بِضَرْبِ الْبَحْرِ بِعَصَاكَ طَرِيْقًا ‘‘} (By striking your staff on the sea, make for them a dry path in it). Thus, in {’’اِضْرِبْ‘‘}, the meaning of {’’اِجْعَلْ‘‘} is included; this is called tadmeen (inclusion).
➌ The object of {لَا تَخٰفُ دَرَكًا وَّ لَا تَخْشٰى : ’’ لَا تَخْشٰى ‘‘} is not mentioned, so that it remains general. The meaning will be that neither will you fear being caught, nor will you fear any other thing, such as drowning, losing the way, dying of hunger or thirst, or any other enemy attack; in short, you will not fear any danger. Some commentators have considered its object { ’’غَرْقًا‘‘ } as omitted, meaning you will not fear drowning, but the omitted object can be anything suitable to the context, so it is better to keep it general, and thus drowning is also included in it.
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.
