Surah Ghafir (40) — Ayah 24
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 { فَقَالُوْا سٰحِرٌ كَذَّابٌ:} The clear miracles of Musa (peace be upon him), the staff and the shining hand, were unanswerable by them. Despite being certain of the truth of Musa (peace be upon him) and his miracles, due to stubbornness and enmity, they openly denied them (see Bani Isra'il: 102; Naml: 13, 14) and, to deceive their people, called the miracles magic and Musa (peace be upon him) a magician and a liar. Otherwise, they knew well that Musa (peace be upon him) was neither a magician nor a liar, because in Pharaoh's land there were countless magicians, but none of them could, by the power of their magic, impose famine throughout the land, and when asked to remove the famine, could, by their magic, bring rain and end the famine. Rather, the magicians, in the open field, believed in Musa (peace be upon him) and exposed Pharaoh's cunning plots. Allah Almighty has described this same attitude of all the denying nations in Surah Adh-Dhariyat: « كَذٰلِكَ مَاۤ اَتَى الَّذِيْنَ مِنْ قَبْلِهِمْ مِّنْ رَّسُوْلٍ اِلَّا قَالُوْا سَاحِرٌ اَوْ مَجْنُوْنٌ (52) اَتَوَاصَوْا بِهٖ بَلْ هُمْ قَوْمٌ طَاغُوْنَ » [الذاریات : ۵۲، ۵۳] "Similarly, no messenger came to those before them but they said, 'He is a magician or a madman.' Did they enjoin this to one another? (No), rather they themselves are rebellious people."
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.
[32] These accusations were merely verbal and intended to satisfy others. Because he presented the miracles of the staff turning into a serpent and the shining hand, they would call Sayyiduna Musa ؑ a magician in that regard. And in relation to his claim of prophethood, they would call him a liar. But they themselves well understood that Sayyiduna Musa ؑ was neither a magician nor a liar in his claim. For magicians were countless in Pharaoh’s land, but none of them could, by the power of their magic, bring about a famine throughout the land, nor, when requested to remove the famine, could they, by their magic, bring rain to end it. In fact, it was the magicians themselves who, in the open field, believed in Sayyiduna Musa ؑ and exposed Pharaoh’s cunning plots.
