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Surah Al-Qasas (28) — Ayah 21

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فَخَرَجَ مِنْهَا خَآئِفًا يَتَرَقَّبُ ۖ قَالَ رَبِّ نَجِّنِى مِنَ ٱلْقَوْمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ ﴿21﴾

Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali

So he escaped from there, looking about in a state of fear. He said: "My Lord! Save me from the people who are Zâlimûn (polytheists and wrong-doers)!"

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

فَخَرَجَ fakharaja So he left
مِنْهَا min'hā from it
خَآئِفًۭا khāifan fearing
يَتَرَقَّبُ ۖ yataraqqabu (and) vigilant
قَالَ qāla He said
رَبِّ rabbi My Lord
نَجِّنِى najjinī Save me
مِنَ mina from
ٱلْقَوْمِ l-qawmi the people
ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ l-ẓālimīna the wrongdoers

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.

(Ayah 21) The word 'yataraqqabu' is from 'raqabah' (neck), and it means to look around, turning one's neck here and there, to wait. When this matter came to the knowledge of Musa (peace be upon him), he immediately set out alone from the city. He had never faced such a situation before; rather, as a prince, he had been living a life of great prosperity and comfort. Now, looking around as he left the city, trying to escape the grasp of the enemy, he prayed to Allah Almighty: O my Lord! Just as You have miraculously nurtured me, grant me deliverance from these wrongdoers. He called them wrongdoers because, in addition to their countless previous injustices, their latest injustice was that they were intent on killing Musa (peace be upon him), which was a clear act of oppression, because in no law is the punishment for accidental killing itself death.

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.

21-1. When this matter came to the knowledge of Musa (عليه السلام), he departed from there so that he would not fall into the grasp of Pharaoh.

21-2. That is, from Pharaoh and his courtiers, who had conspired together to kill Musa (عليه السلام). It is said that Musa (عليه السلام) had no knowledge of where to go, because this incident of leaving Egypt happened quite suddenly; there was no prior thought or plan. Therefore, Allah sent an angel on a horse, who showed him the way. And Allah knows best (Ibn Kathir).

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.

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