Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 29
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 {لَاَجْعَلَنَّكَ مِنَ الْمَسْجُوْنِيْنَ :} Instead of saying to Musa (peace be upon him) that {’’لَأَسْجُنَنَّكَ‘‘} (I will imprison you), Pharaoh said, "I will include you among those who are imprisoned." In this, he was frightening Musa (peace be upon him) with a very dreadful outcome, implying: look at the condition of those whom I have imprisoned; I will include you with them as well. It should be clear that due to his denial of the Hereafter and lack of any sense of accountability, Pharaoh was extremely hard-hearted and completely unfamiliar with humanity and mercy. Considering his practice of killing the sons of the Children of Israel, it is not difficult to imagine the treatment he would have given his opponents in prison.
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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What Was the Nature of Pharaoh’s Claim to Divinity?
All the polytheists or claimants to divinity who have passed in the world have accepted that Allah Almighty alone is the Creator and Owner of this universe. The same was the case with Pharaoh; his claim to divinity was only in the sense that he did not acknowledge any higher authority interfering in his political power. In other words, he accepted that Allah Almighty is the Creator and Owner of this entire universe, but he did not accept His legal or political sovereignty. He considered his own law to be the supreme law in his kingdom, and he had set his subjects on the same path. The demand that Musa (peace be upon him) made of him was a direct attack on his legal and political authority. Therefore, he declared Musa (peace be upon him) and his brother to be rebels against the government and threatened that if they did not desist from their demand, he would imprison them under the country’s law for the crime of rebellion.
