Surah Al-Qasas (28) — Ayah 16
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 It is evident from the statement of the Quran that this killing by Musa (peace be upon him) was unintentional, but the Bible declares Musa (peace be upon him) guilty of deliberate murder. Its narration is that "When Musa (peace be upon him) saw the Egyptian and the Israelite fighting, he looked this way and that, and when he saw that there was no one else there, he killed the Egyptian and hid him in the sand." (Exodus: 2:12) This is among those distortions of the Jews which the Quran has corrected, as it is a guardian over all previous books.
➌ In the supplication of Musa (peace be upon him) {’’ فَاغْفِرْ لِيْ ‘‘}, along with the request for forgiveness, the meaning of requesting concealment is also included. {’’مِغْفَرٌ ‘‘} refers to the helmet with which the head is covered in battle. Thus, Allah Almighty forgave Musa (peace be upon him) and also concealed this incident, and until the event that occurred the next day, no one knew who had committed the killing.
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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Sayyiduna Musa’sؑ Prayer for Forgiveness After Accidental Killing:
It appears that the slain person was an old and weak man, and was already close to death. On top of that, with a single blow from a powerful man like Musa, his death occurred. Otherwise, under normal circumstances, even a blow from a strong man does not usually cause death. And the Copt was fighting on the basis that he belonged to the ruling nation. Now, when his death occurred at the hands of Musaؑ, it was, in any case, a crime of killing, but it happened unintentionally. For this crime of accidental killing, Musaؑ sought forgiveness from Allah Almighty. Thus, Allah Almighty forgave him for this crime. In this verse, the word ﴿غَفَرَ﴾ is used. And ﴿غَفَرَ﴾ means to forgive, as well as to cover, conceal, and hide. And ﴿مَغْفَرٌ﴾ refers to the helmet that soldiers wear on their heads during battle. And in these meanings, the use of this word is common. In this sense, the meaning of the prayer of Hazrat Musaؑ would be: O Allah! Cover up my crime or my mistake so that no one becomes aware of it. Lest this very matter could become a cause of sectarian provocation and a precursor to a great trial for the Children of Israel. And it is better that Musa’s prayer be understood in both meanings. Thus, in reality, Allah Almighty concealed Musa’sؑ mistake, and except for the Israelite whom he had helped, no one became aware of this incident.
