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Surah Al-Qasas (28) — Ayah 14
وَلَمَّا بَلَغَ أَشُدَّهُۥ وَٱسْتَوَىٰٓ ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ حُكْمًا وَعِلْمًا ۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ نَجْزِى ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ ﴿14﴾
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
And when he attained his full strength, and was perfect (in manhood), We bestowed on him Hukm (Prophethood and right judgement of the affairs) and religious knowledge [of the religion of his forefathers i.e. Islâmic Monotheism]. And thus do We reward the Muhsinûn (i.e. good doers. See the footnote of V.9:120).
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
وَلَمَّا
walammā
And when
بَلَغَ
balagha
he reached
أَشُدَّهُۥ
ashuddahu
his full strength
وَٱسْتَوَىٰٓ
wa-is'tawā
and became mature
ءَاتَيْنَـٰهُ
ātaynāhu
We bestowed upon him
حُكْمًۭا
ḥuk'man
wisdom
وَعِلْمًۭا ۚ
waʿil'man
and knowledge
وَكَذَٰلِكَ
wakadhālika
And thus
نَجْزِى
najzī
We reward
ٱلْمُحْسِنِينَ
l-muḥ'sinīna
the good-doers
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.
And when Musa reached his full strength and maturity, We gave him wisdom [21] and knowledge. And thus do We reward those who do good.
[21]
The Teaching of Modern Sciences and Principles of Governance at Pharaoh’s Court:
In childhood, you were provided with a purely religious environment. Thus, you became acquainted with the teachings of Hazrat Yaqub ؑ and Yusuf ؑ. Your parents’ household was a noble and religious one, and the habits and traits a child learns at that age remain prominent throughout his life. After this, you became a member of the royal family, so you benefited from the modern sciences prevalent in Egypt and also independently derived the principles of governance and rulership, because you possessed God-given intelligence. At this point, “health and knowledge” does not refer to prophethood, because prophethood was granted to you much later.
[21]
The Teaching of Modern Sciences and Principles of Governance at Pharaoh’s Court:
In childhood, you were provided with a purely religious environment. Thus, you became acquainted with the teachings of Hazrat Yaqub ؑ and Yusuf ؑ. Your parents’ household was a noble and religious one, and the habits and traits a child learns at that age remain prominent throughout his life. After this, you became a member of the royal family, so you benefited from the modern sciences prevalent in Egypt and also independently derived the principles of governance and rulership, because you possessed God-given intelligence. At this point, “health and knowledge” does not refer to prophethood, because prophethood was granted to you much later.
