سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 12

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 367

قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّىٓ أَخَافُ أَن يُكَذِّبُونِ ﴿12﴾
He said: "My Lord! Verily, I fear that they will belie me,
قَالَ qāla He said
رَبِّ rabbi My Lord
إِنِّىٓ innī Indeed, I
أَخَافُ akhāfu [I] fear
أَن an that
يُكَذِّبُونِ yukadhibūni they will deny me

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 13,12) ➊ {وَ يَضِيْقُ صَدْرِيْ:} That is, I feel apprehension while going for such a great task.
{ وَ لَا يَنْطَلِقُ لِسَانِيْ:} That is, I cannot speak fluently.
{ فَاَرْسِلْ اِلٰى هٰرُوْنَ:} So that I may gain strength and support from him, and besides, he is more eloquent than me. (See Ta-Ha: 31; Qasas: 34) Musa (peace be upon him) requested the cooperation of Harun (peace be upon him), not to be relieved from prophethood. (Shawkani)

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.

113-1. That is, the investigation of their intentions and actions is the work of Allah.

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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