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Surah Al-Ankaboot (29) — Ayah 39

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وَقَـٰرُونَ وَفِرْعَوْنَ وَهَـٰمَـٰنَ ۖ وَلَقَدْ جَآءَهُم مُّوسَىٰ بِٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا كَانُوا۟ سَـٰبِقِينَ ﴿39﴾

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

And (We destroyed also) Qârûn (Korah), Fir‘aun (Pharaoh), and Hâmân. And indeed Mûsâ (Moses) came to them with clear Ayât (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), but they were arrogant in the land, yet they could not outstrip Us (escape Our punishment).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَقَـٰرُونَ waqārūna And Qarun
وَفِرْعَوْنَ wafir'ʿawna and Firaun
وَهَـٰمَـٰنَ ۖ wahāmāna and Haman
وَلَقَدْ walaqad And certainly
جَآءَهُم jāahum came to them
مُّوسَىٰ mūsā Musa
بِٱلْبَيِّنَـٰتِ bil-bayināti with clear evidences
فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ fa-is'takbarū but they were arrogant
فِى fī in
ٱلْأَرْضِ l-arḍi the earth
وَمَا wamā and not
كَانُوا۟ kānū they could
سَـٰبِقِينَ sābiqīna outstrip Us

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 39) {وَ قَارُوْنَ وَ فِرْعَوْنَ وَ هَامٰنَ …:} In the previous verses, there was mention of disbelieving and arrogant nations; in this verse, as an example for Abu Jahl, Umayyah ibn Khalaf, Utbah, Shaybah, Abu Lahab, and other great disbelieving and arrogant chiefs of Quraysh, a few past disbelieving and arrogant individuals are mentioned who, due to their disbelief and arrogance, became the cause of their own and their nation’s destruction. Among them, Qarun is an example of disbelief and arrogance due to his abundance of wealth, Pharaoh due to his rule, and Haman due to his ministry. All three of them were brought clear miracles by Musa (Moses) عليه السلام, but they became arrogant in the land of Egypt and refused to believe; then, when Allah’s punishment came, there was not a single one who could escape His grasp.

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.

39-1. That is, the signs and miracles had no effect on them and they continued to remain arrogant, meaning they avoided adopting faith and piety.

39-2. That is, they could not escape from Our grasp and ultimately fell into the grip of Our punishment. Another translation is that 'they were not the first to be the first in disbelief,' rather, many nations before them had also chosen the path of disbelief and stubbornness in this way.

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.

39. And (We destroyed) Qarun, Pharaoh, and Haman too. Moses came to them with clear signs, but they behaved arrogantly in the land, yet they could not escape [60] Us.

[60] That is, neither could these people thwart Allah’s plan with their own schemes, nor could they escape from Allah’s grasp.
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