Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 86
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 {قَالَ يٰقَوْمِ اَلَمْ يَعِدْكُمْ رَبُّكُمْ وَعْدًا حَسَنًا :} This promise refers to the promise of forgiveness for those who repent, believe, and remain steadfast in righteous deeds; the promise of speaking to Musa (peace be upon him) on the right side of the Mount; the promise of giving the Torah for the guidance of the Children of Israel; and the promise of sending down manna and quails. (Tabari)
➌ { اَفَطَالَ عَلَيْكُمُ الْعَهْدُ …: ’’ الْعَهْدُ ‘‘} means will, making an agreement with someone, a firm promise, oath, consideration of sanctity, security, responsibility, meeting, recognition, time, fulfillment, Allah's oneness, etc. (Qamus) Here, it can mean "meeting" or "duration," as in: "Had it been such a long time since our meeting that you broke the promise you made to me?" Only ten days had passed beyond the thirty days; what long period was it that you broke all the promises you made to me? The breach of promise refers to their stopping on the way instead of following Musa (peace be upon him) to the foot of the Mount, worshipping the calf and persisting in its service, and when Harun (peace be upon him) insisted that they keep moving and advised them to abandon the worship of the calf, they said: {’’ لَنْ نَّبْرَحَ عَلَيْهِ عٰكِفِيْنَ ‘‘} meaning, "We will remain devoted to this until Musa comes to us." All these actions were breaches of the promise. (Tabari)
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.
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Three Questions of Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him) to Bani Israel Upon Returning from Tur:
When Musa (peace be upon him) returned with the Book of Torah, he was extremely angry. Upon arrival, he asked his people three consecutive questions. The first was: Allah had promised to give you a Book for your guidance, so why did you choose the path of misguidance on your own? Did you not like Allah’s guidance? The second question was: Was there any delay in the period after which Allah had promised to give the Book, or had a long time passed since that promise and you became weary of waiting, and then, thinking that you did not know when guidance would come from Allah or whether it would come at all, you devised a path for yourselves? And if both of these were true, then did you want to invite Allah’s wrath by committing such an evil act? Has the disease of calf-worship not yet left your hearts?
