سُوْرَةُ الْاَعْرَافِ

Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 109

The Heights · Meccan · Juz 9 · Page 164

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قَالَ ٱلْمَلَأُ مِن قَوْمِ فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّ هَـٰذَا لَسَـٰحِرٌ عَلِيمٌ ﴿109﴾

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

The chiefs of the people of Fir‘aun (Pharaoh) said: "This is indeed a well-versed sorcerer;

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

قَالَ qāla Said
ٱلْمَلَأُ l-mala-u the chiefs
مِن min of
قَوْمِ qawmi (the) people
فِرْعَوْنَ fir'ʿawna (of) Firaun
إِنَّ inna Indeed
هَـٰذَا hādhā this
لَسَـٰحِرٌ lasāḥirun (is) surely a magician
عَلِيمٌۭ ʿalīmun learned

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 110,109) {قَالَ الْمَلَاُ مِنْ قَوْمِ فِرْعَوْنَ …:} Here it is mentioned that the chiefs of Pharaoh’s people declared Musa (Moses) (peace be upon him) to be a magician. In Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:34), it is mentioned that Pharaoh said this to his chiefs. It appears that Pharaoh fabricated two accusations to neutralize the miracle of Musa (peace be upon him): first, that he is a skilled magician, and second, that he wants to seize power and expel you from the land of Egypt. See Surah Ash-Shu’ara (26:34, 35). His people, whom he had made so foolish and insignificant that they began to consider him their deity and accept his word as the word of their Lord (see Az-Zukhruf: 54), this same people repeated his words.

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.

19. 1. After witnessing the miracles, instead of believing, Pharaoh’s courtiers declared them to be magic and said that he is a great magician whose purpose is to end your rule, because in the time of Musa عليه, magic was very prevalent and commonly practiced. Therefore, they considered the miracles to be magic, even though there is no human involvement in them at all. They manifest purely by Allah’s will. Nevertheless, the courtiers found an opportunity to mislead Pharaoh regarding Musa ؑ.

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.

The tafsir of this ayah is included with the following verse(s).
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