Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 104
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.
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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The Reality of the Title "Pharaoh" and the Vastness of Pharaoh's Kingdom:
In that era, every king of Egypt used to bear the title "Pharaoh," while their actual names were different. The concept behind the title "Pharaoh" was that the spirit of the greatest deity, the sun, would incarnate in the body of the king; in this sense, the king was considered the physical manifestation of the great deity or Mahadev on earth. For this reason, all the Pharaohs claimed divinity on earth. Musa (peace be upon him) encountered two Pharaohs in his lifetime: one was the Pharaoh who raised Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him), and his name was Ramses. When Musa (peace be upon him) fled from Egypt and spent ten years under the tutelage of Sayyiduna Shu'ayb (peace be upon him), during that period, this Pharaoh had died and his son had ascended the throne. Determining the exact period of their reign is very difficult because there is much disagreement in historical records; however, this period could be between twelve hundred and fifty and fifteen hundred years before Christ. The Pharaoh before whom Sayyiduna Musa (peace be upon him) presented his miracles was the son of that same Ramses, whose kingdom was very vast, stretching from Syria to Libya and from the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea to Abyssinia. This Pharaoh was not only the king of this vast region but was also considered a deity.
