سُوْرَةُ طٰهٰ
Surah Taa-Haa (20) — Ayah 5
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ عَلَى ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱسْتَوَىٰ ﴿5﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
The Most Gracious (Allâh) rose over (Istawâ) the (Mighty) Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ
al-raḥmānu
The Most Gracious
عَلَى
ʿalā
over
ٱلْعَرْشِ
l-ʿarshi
the Throne
ٱسْتَوَىٰ
is'tawā
is established
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.
5. The Most Merciful has established Himself [3] upon the Throne.
[3] The explanation of ﴿استوي على العرش﴾ has already been mentioned in the footnote of Surah Al-A'raf, verse 54. What is established from the texts regarding the Divine Throne is that it has legs, which are carried by special angels. And especially on the Day of Resurrection, eight angels will be carrying it, and this Throne is above all the heavens and encompasses them like a dome.
[3] The explanation of ﴿استوي على العرش﴾ has already been mentioned in the footnote of Surah Al-A'raf, verse 54. What is established from the texts regarding the Divine Throne is that it has legs, which are carried by special angels. And especially on the Day of Resurrection, eight angels will be carrying it, and this Throne is above all the heavens and encompasses them like a dome.
