سُوْرَةُ الشُّعَرَآءِ

Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 13

The Poets · Meccan · Juz 19 · Page 367

وَيَضِيقُ صَدْرِى وَلَا يَنطَلِقُ لِسَانِى فَأَرْسِلْ إِلَىٰ هَـٰرُونَ ﴿13﴾
"And my breast straitens, and my tongue expresses not well. So send for Hârûn (Aaron) (to come along with me).
وَيَضِيقُ wayaḍīqu And straitens
صَدْرِى ṣadrī my breast
وَلَا walā and not
يَنطَلِقُ yanṭaliqu expresses well
لِسَانِى lisānī my tongue
فَأَرْسِلْ fa-arsil so send
إِلَىٰ ilā for
هَـٰرُونَ hārūna Harun

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.

The tafsir of this verse may be read with the following verses.

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.

13-1 Out of fear that he is extremely rebellious, he will deny me. From this, it is understood that natural fear can also affect the Prophets.

13-2 This is an indication towards the fact that Musa (Moses) عليه السلام could not speak much. Or towards the fact that, due to placing a burning coal on his tongue, a stutter had developed, as the scholars of tafsir mention.

13-1 That is, send Jibreel عليه السلام to him with revelation and honor him with Prophethood as well, making him my helper.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).