سُوْرَةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ

Surah Ghafir (40) — Ayah 38

The Forgiver · Meccan · Juz 24 · Page 471

وَقَالَ ٱلَّذِىٓ ءَامَنَ يَـٰقَوْمِ ٱتَّبِعُونِ أَهْدِكُمْ سَبِيلَ ٱلرَّشَادِ ﴿38﴾
And the man who believed said: "O my people! Follow me, I will guide you to the way of right conduct [i.e. guide you to Allâh’s religion of Islâmic Monotheism with which Mûsâ (Moses) has been sent].
وَقَالَ waqāla And said
ٱلَّذِىٓ alladhī the one who
ءَامَنَ āmana believed
يَـٰقَوْمِ yāqawmi O my people
ٱتَّبِعُونِ ittabiʿūni Follow me
أَهْدِكُمْ ahdikum I will guide you
سَبِيلَ sabīla (to the) way
ٱلرَّشَادِ l-rashādi the right

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 38) {وَ قَالَ الَّذِيْۤ اٰمَنَ يٰقَوْمِ اتَّبِعُوْنِ …:} The believing man ignored Pharaoh’s mockery and continued to advise the people, saying, O my people! {’’ سَبِيْلَ الرَّشَادِ ‘‘} (the path of goodness) is not what Pharaoh shows you, rather, follow what I say; I show you the path of goodness.

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.

38. 1. A believer from the people of Pharaoh spoke again and said that Pharaoh also claims that he is guiding you to the straight path, but the reality is that Pharaoh is misguided. The path that I am indicating is the straight path, and it is the same path to which Musa (peace be upon him) is inviting you.

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).