Surah Al-Qasas (28) — Ayah 30
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 { اِنِّيْۤ اَنَا اللّٰهُ رَبُّ الْعٰلَمِيْنَ:} See Surah Ta-Ha (14). Here, Allah Almighty has mentioned introducing Himself to Musa (peace be upon him) with two names: one is {’’ اللّٰهُ ‘‘}, which is the proper noun, encompassing all His attributes, and the other is {’’ رَبُّ الْعٰلَمِيْنَ ‘‘}, which is one of Allah's names that includes all those attributes whose effects are observable by people. In Surah Ta-Ha, these same two names are also mentioned, as He said: «{ اِنِّيْۤ اَنَا رَبُّكَ فَاخْلَعْ نَعْلَيْكَ }» [ طٰہٰ : ۱۲ ] and «{ اِنَّنِيْۤ اَنَا اللّٰهُ لَاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّاۤ اَنَا }» [ طٰہٰ : ۱۴ ]. Here, the matter is brief, but in Surah Ta-Ha, He also commanded to act according to the requirements of these names, saying: «{ فَاعْبُدْنِيْ وَ اَقِمِ الصَّلٰوةَ لِذِكْرِيْ (16) اِنَّ السَّاعَةَ اٰتِيَةٌ اَكَادُ اُخْفِيْهَا لِتُجْزٰى كُلُّ نَفْسٍۭ بِمَا تَسْعٰى (15) فَلَا يَصُدَّنَّكَ عَنْهَا مَنْ لَّا يُؤْمِنُ بِهَا وَ اتَّبَعَ هَوٰىهُ فَتَرْدٰى }» [طٰہٰ : ۱۴ تا ۱۶ ] "So worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance. Indeed, the Hour is coming—I am about to conceal it—so that every soul may be recompensed for what it strives for. So let not one avert you from it who does not believe in it and follows his own desire, lest you perish." In Surah An-Naml, two more attributes are also mentioned, as He said: «{ يٰمُوْسٰۤى اِنَّهٗۤ اَنَا اللّٰهُ الْعَزِيْزُ الْحَكِيْمُ }» [ النمل : ۹ ] "O Musa! Indeed, it is I—Allah, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise." This means that Allah Almighty mentioned all these attributes on this occasion, then in each Surah, He mentioned some of these attributes according to its context.
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.
30-2. That is, O Musa! The One who is addressing and speaking to you at this moment, I am Allah, the Lord of all the worlds.
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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Reaching Tuwa, Speaking with Allah, and Receiving Prophethood:
This was not fire, nor was smoke rising from it. Rather, it was the light of Allah, which had encompassed a tree, and amidst this fire or light, the lush green tree was waving. A voice began to come from this tree, saying, "Musa! You have not reached here by coincidence, but you have arrived in this blessed valley exactly according to My plan, and I, Allah, am speaking to you, the Lord of all the worlds." (At this point, the details of the conversation between Allah and Musa have been omitted, which are mentioned in Surah Ta-Ha and other places.)
