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Surah Al-Qasas (28) — Ayah 33

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قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى قَتَلْتُ مِنْهُمْ نَفْسًا فَأَخَافُ أَن يَقْتُلُونِ ﴿33﴾

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

He said: "My Lord! I have killed a man among them, and I fear that they will kill me.

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَ qāla He said
رَبِّ rabbi My Lord
إِنِّى innī Indeed
قَتَلْتُ qataltu I killed
مِنْهُمْ min'hum of them
نَفْسًۭا nafsan a man
فَأَخَافُ fa-akhāfu and I fear
أَن an that
يَقْتُلُونِ yaqtulūni they will kill me

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 33) {قَالَ رَبِّ اِنِّيْ قَتَلْتُ مِنْهُمْ نَفْسًا …:} Musa (peace be upon him) did not say this to refuse the responsibility, but rather to request help regarding the difficulties that might arise in this matter. Thus, he mentioned the dangers that he foresaw in this regard and obtained assurance of help from Allah Almighty in those dangers. (It is stated in Tafsir Biqa'i that this foresight was the noble habit of this great Prophet; see how, for our benefit, he repeatedly asked the Noble Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) to return to Allah Almighty to request reduction.) Among these, the first danger he mentioned was that he had killed one of their men, so he feared that they would kill him before he could present the invitation.

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.

33-1. This was the danger that actually threatened the life of Hazrat Musa ؑ, because a Qibti had been killed at his hands.

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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