Surah Saad (38) — Ayah 12
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 { وَ فِرْعَوْنُ ذُو الْاَوْتَادِ : ’’ الْاَوْتَادِ ‘‘ ’’وَتَدٌ‘‘} is the plural of "Watad" (stake). Calling Pharaoh “the one of the stakes” either means that when he was displeased with someone, he would punish them by having stakes driven through their hands and feet, or that his kingdom was so strong as if stakes were driven into the earth, or that his army was so numerous that wherever they camped, stakes for tents could be seen everywhere. It is also possible that the buildings he constructed were fixed in the ground like stakes, as the pyramids of Egypt have been embedded in the earth for thousands of years.
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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Pharaoh of the Pegs:
If taken idiomatically, it would mean that he was the owner of a very strong kingdom. However, the literal meaning can also be taken. It was Pharaoh’s custom that when he wanted to crucify someone, he would stand him against a plank and drive four pegs into his hands and feet; for this reason, he became known as ﴿ذِيْ الاَوْتَاد﴾, that is, the one of the pegs. For further explanation, see the footnote to verse 10 of Surah Al-Fajr.
