سُوْرَةُ طٰهٰ

Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 79

Taa-Haa · Meccan · Juz 16 · Page 317

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وَأَضَلَّ فِرْعَوْنُ قَوْمَهُۥ وَمَا هَدَىٰ ﴿79﴾

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

And Fir‘aun (Pharaoh) led his people astray, and he did not guide them.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَأَضَلَّ wa-aḍalla And led astray
فِرْعَوْنُ fir'ʿawnu Firaun
قَوْمَهُۥ qawmahu his people
وَمَا wamā and (did) not
هَدَىٰ hadā guide them

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 79) {وَ اَضَلَّ فِرْعَوْنُ قَوْمَهٗ وَ مَا هَدٰى :} Here is a question: {’’ اَضَلَّ ‘‘} (led astray) and {’’ مَا هَدٰى ‘‘} (did not put on the straight path) both mean the same thing, so what is the benefit of this repetition? There are several answers to this question. One is that it is for emphasis, as He said: «{ اَمْوَاتٌ غَيْرُ اَحْيَآءٍ }» [ النحل : ۲۱ ] "They are dead, not alive." Another is that in "Pharaoh led his people astray," there was a possibility that if in some matters he led his people on the wrong path, then in others he might have guided them correctly, or at least brought them some worldly benefit. It is said, no! He did not put them on the right path in anything; rather, he made them so foolish and worthless that they continued to follow him even in his utter follies. (Zukhruf: 45) (Biqā‘ī) Just as nowadays in the atheist country of China, by government order, if more than one or two children are born, they are usually killed in the hospital by a poison injection, and if someone manages to save their child from death, that child cannot be registered in the birth register nor can they receive the privileges of a registered citizen. Only someone with children can truly understand this painful situation. Despite this, the entire nation is following these orders either happily or helplessly; what could be a greater {’’ مَا هَدٰى ‘‘} than this? The third answer is that in fact, this is a sarcasm on Pharaoh's claim which he made: «{ مَاۤ اُرِيْكُمْ اِلَّا مَاۤ اَرٰى وَ مَاۤ اَهْدِيْكُمْ اِلَّا سَبِيْلَ الرَّشَادِ }» [ المؤمن : ۲۹ ] "I am only showing you what I see, and I am guiding you only to the path of right conduct." And in verse (63) of the surah under commentary, his followers also declared their way to be the best. In response, Allah Almighty said, "Pharaoh led his people astray and did not put them on the straight path." (Zamakhshari)

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.

79. 1. Because being drowned in the sea was their destiny.

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.

And Pharaoh led his people astray; he did not guide them to the right path [56].

[56] Pharaoh’s claim before his people was that he guides them to the right path. But it was not the right path; rather, it was misguidance. And even outwardly, when he walked ahead of his people, he led them into the sea and drowned them. And on the Day of Resurrection, he will also walk ahead of his people and will lead them into Hell.
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