سُوْرَةُ الْمُؤْمِنِ
Surah Ghafir (40) — Ayah 23
وَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا مُوسَىٰ بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا وَسُلْطَـٰنٍ مُّبِينٍ ﴿23﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And indeed We sent Mûsâ (Moses) with Our Ayât (proofs, evidence, verses, lessons, signs, revelations, etc.), and a manifest authority,
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَلَقَدْ
walaqad
And certainly
أَرْسَلْنَا
arsalnā
We sent
مُوسَىٰ
mūsā
Musa
بِـَٔايَـٰتِنَا
biāyātinā
with Our Signs
وَسُلْطَـٰنٍۢ
wasul'ṭānin
and an authority
مُّبِينٍ
mubīnin
clear
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 23) ➊ { وَ لَقَدْ اَرْسَلْنَا مُوْسٰى …:} In the previous verses, in mentioning the fate of the nations who denied the earlier prophets, there is both a lesson and a warning for the present deniers, as well as comfort and glad tidings for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and the believers. Now, for further consolation of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and the people of faith, the incident of Musa (peace be upon him) and Pharaoh is mentioned, in which Pharaoh’s threats and intimidation towards Musa (peace be upon him) and the believers are especially highlighted. In contrast, the courage, steadfastness, and patience of Musa (peace be upon him) and the believers in the face of hardships are detailed, along with the mention of the dreadful end of Pharaoh and his companions. The purpose is to encourage the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) that he should not be worried about the denial of these disbelievers; ultimately, just as Musa (peace be upon him) was successful, so will you be, My help is with you.
➋ { بِاٰيٰتِنَا: ’’آيَاتٌ‘‘} refers to the nine (9) miracles of Musa (peace be upon him). For details, see Surah Bani Isra’il (101).
➌ {وَ سُلْطٰنٍ مُّبِيْنٍ:’’ سُلْطٰنٍ ‘‘} refers to that awe and fear granted by Allah Almighty, because of which Pharaoh, despite his armies and all his power, could not lay a hand on Musa (peace be upon him), as He said: «وَ نَجْعَلُ لَكُمَا سُلْطٰنًا فَلَا يَصِلُوْنَ اِلَيْكُمَا» [ القصص : ۳۵ ] “And We shall give you both dominance, so they will not reach you.”
➋ { بِاٰيٰتِنَا: ’’آيَاتٌ‘‘} refers to the nine (9) miracles of Musa (peace be upon him). For details, see Surah Bani Isra’il (101).
➌ {وَ سُلْطٰنٍ مُّبِيْنٍ:’’ سُلْطٰنٍ ‘‘} refers to that awe and fear granted by Allah Almighty, because of which Pharaoh, despite his armies and all his power, could not lay a hand on Musa (peace be upon him), as He said: «وَ نَجْعَلُ لَكُمَا سُلْطٰنًا فَلَا يَصِلُوْنَ اِلَيْكُمَا» [ القصص : ۳۵ ] “And We shall give you both dominance, so they will not reach you.”
