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Surah Al-A'raaf (7) — Ayah 130

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وَلَقَدْ أَخَذْنَآ ءَالَ فِرْعَوْنَ بِٱلسِّنِينَ وَنَقْصٍ مِّنَ ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَذَّكَّرُونَ ﴿130﴾

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

And indeed We punished the people of Fir‘aun (Pharaoh) with years of drought and shortness of fruits (crops), that they might remember (take heed).

Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning

وَلَقَدْ walaqad And certainly
أَخَذْنَآ akhadhnā We seized
ءَالَ āla (the) people
فِرْعَوْنَ fir'ʿawna (of) Firaun
بِٱلسِّنِينَ bil-sinīna with years (of famine)
وَنَقْصٍۢ wanaqṣin and a deficit
مِّنَ mina of
ٱلثَّمَرَٰتِ l-thamarāti [the] fruits
لَعَلَّهُمْ laʿallahum so that they may
يَذَّكَّرُونَ yadhakkarūna receive admonition

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 130){ وَ لَقَدْ اَخَذْنَاۤ اٰلَ فِرْعَوْنَ … :} In the above verse, when it was promised through the tongue of Musa (peace be upon him) that the time is near when your Lord will destroy your enemy, from here begins the mention of those hardships and calamities in which the people of Pharaoh were afflicted from time to time, until finally they were destroyed, so that these polytheists may be warned about disbelief and be made aware that the consequence of denying the prophets appears in the form of destruction. In the end, it is stated that these hardships and calamities were sent upon them so that they may take heed and refrain from their rebellion, because in times of calamity, hearts become soft and turn towards Allah.

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.

130. 1. By "Aal Fir'awn" is meant the people of Pharaoh. And "sineen" refers to drought. That is, due to lack of rain and infestation of trees by insects, there was a decrease in produce. The purpose of this trial was that they might refrain from the oppression and arrogance in which they were involved.

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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