Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 80
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 { وَ وٰعَدْنٰكُمْ جَانِبَ الطُّوْرِ الْاَيْمَنَ … :} This incident is also mentioned in Surah Al-Baqarah (52), and its details are in Surah Al-A’raf (142 to 147). Here, the question arises: what is meant by the right side of the mountain? Because for a person standing on any side of the mountain, it can be right or left. The answer is that in the era of ignorance and Islam, for determining directions in geography and location, the east was considered the basis. Thus, the names Yemen and Sham were given accordingly: if you face east from the Ka’bah, Yemen is on the right, which means “right,” and Sham is on the left. Amr al-Qais also described the location of a cloud’s rain as follows:
{عَلٰي قَطَنٍ بِالشَّيْمِ أَيْمَنُ صَوْبِهِ ¤ وَ أَيْسَرُهُ عَلَي السِّتَارِ فَيَذْبُلِ }
“Upon careful observation, the right part of its rain was at the place Qatan, and its left part at the place called Satar and then Yadhbul.”
In this case, if {’’ الْاَيْمَنَ ‘‘} is taken to mean the right side, then for Musa (peace be upon him) standing facing the mountain from its western side, the right side (south) of the mountain will be meant, as when he was on the western side of the mountain at the time of the first revelation while coming from Madyan to Egypt. Allah addressed our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) saying: «{ وَ مَا كُنْتَ بِجَانِبِ الْغَرْبِيِّ اِذْ قَضَيْنَاۤ اِلٰى مُوْسَى الْاَمْرَ }» [ القصص : ۴۴ ] “And you were not on the western side when We revealed the command to Musa.” And if {’’ الْاَيْمَنَ ‘‘} is considered as a superlative from {’’يُمْنٌ‘‘} (blessing) instead of {’’يَمِيْنٌ‘‘} (right), then there is no need to determine right or left, but rather the blessed side of Tur and the sacred valley mentioned in verse (12) of this Surah: «{ اِنَّكَ بِالْوَادِ الْمُقَدَّسِ طُوًى }» and the sacred valley both refer to the Valley of Tuwa. (Ibn Ashur)
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.
