The Quran is a sacred text within Islam believed to be Allah’s or God’s direct word. Surah Taha is one of the Quran’s well-known surahs or chapters. This Surah consists of 135 verses and is named for its first verse, which references Prophet Musa and his dialogue with Allah. It was revealed in Makkah. Surah Taha is one of the most powerful and important chapters of the Quran. This surah (chapter) is full of valuable lessons and insights that can help us to become better Muslims. In this post, we will explore some of the key insights of Surah Taha.
The theme of Surah Taha
Surah Taha’s primary theme is patience and resilience despite adversity. It begins by calling attention to Prophet Musa’s struggles and then proceeds to advise believers on how to overcome their difficulties by trusting Allah’s power. Overall, the main takeaway from Surah Taha is that no matter what obstacles arise—spiritual or physical—one should always trust in Allah’s power because He controls all things.
Analysis of Quranic translation of SUrah taha (AYAH 1-28) according to ibn al khatir and Marif ul QUran
The Qur’an is a Revelation and a Reminder from Allah
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
AYAH 1 of Surah TAHA
(Ta-Ha) Numerous commentators have defined this word in various ways. Sayyidna Ibn Abbas believes that it means “O man!” while as per Ibn ‘ Umar ؓ it implies یا حبیبی (O my Dear! ). Additionally, it is suggested that طه and یٰسین are the Holy Prophet’s names. However, Sayyidna Abu Bakr and the majority of scholars offer the most straightforward explanation, which is that, like many other isolated letters that appear at the beginning of several chapters of the Qur’an (such as الٓمٓ), this word is also one of the mysteries whose meaning is only known to Allah Ta’ala.
Ayaha 2 of Surah Taha
The meaning of the word “لِتَشْقَىٰ is derived from ء ” is distress and pain. The Holy Prophet and his companions used to spend entire nights praying and reciting the Qur’an in the early days of Islam, when the Qur’an was first revealed. This caused his feet to become swollen due to standing for long periods during the prayers. In contrast, during the day, he would worry about how to educate the unbelievers so that they would accept the Qur’anic teachings.
This stanza looks to diminish the weight of extended periods of petitions to God by illuminating the Sacred Prophet ﷺ that the Qur’ an was not uncovered to cause work and difficulty for him and that he does not need to remain alert the entire evening presenting the Qur’an. After that, the Holy Prophet established a routine in which he fell asleep early and rose later to perform the salah of tahajjud.
This verse also suggests that the Holy Prophet’s sole responsibility is to convey the Message of Allah Ta’ala to nonbelievers and that he need not worry about who accepted or rejected the message.
AYAH 3-4 of Surah Taha
). According to Ibn Kathir, the infidels mocked and taunted the believers in the early days following the revelation of the Qur’an, claiming that the revelation of the Qur’an brought nothing but hardship and denied them peace and rest. In this verse, Allah Ta’ala says that these poor and miserable people don’t understand that the Qur’an and its knowledge can only bring happiness and blessings. They are foolish and ignorant, so they don’t appreciate this fact.
AYAH 5
عَلَى الْعَرْشِ اسْتَوَىٰ(Positioned Himself on the Throne – 20:5)
Most early scholars held that the precise nature of ‘Istiwa’ (positioning) is unknown. This is the truth about these words. It is contained in “Mutashabihat,” whose meaning is unknown. A Muslim must believe that Istiwa’Ala-Al-Arsh (sitting on the throne) is true. Its nature must align with Allah’s high attributes, but no one can comprehend it.
AYAH 6
وَمَا تَحْتَ الثَّرَىٰ (And whatever is beneath the soil – 20:6).
(ثرٰی) (soil) refers to the wet earth that emerges from digging to a certain depth. Allah is the only one who knows what lies beneath (human knowledge does not extend beyond). A few years back, researchers and scientists, utilizing the most recent and complex instruments, invested impressive energy and worked to pierce across the focal point of the earth. According to newspaper accounts, they could only penetrate to a depth of six miles, after which they encountered a rock casing, and all of their attempts to bore further down were unsuccessful. While the earth’s diameter covers thousands of miles, scientists could only collect data up to six miles away. Therefore, it is necessary to acknowledge that Allah possesses a unique ability to know what lies beneath the soil.
AYAH 7- 8 of Surah Taha
يَعْلَمُ السِّرَّ وَأَخْفَى (Knows the secret and what is even more hidden – 20:7)
(Sirr: Secret) refers to something that a man conceals in his heart and that no one else knows about اخفٰی ( means more hidden) refers to a thought that has not yet formed in his mind but will do so in the future. Allah is completely mindful of what thoughts a man covers in his heart at a specific second and what considerations he will engage in from now on. At the same time, the individual concerned with himself doesn’t have the foggiest idea of what contemplations will strike his mind in the coming days.
A Discussion of the Message of Musa
AYAH 9-10
وَهَلْ أَتَاكَ حَدِيثُ مُوسَىٰ (And has there come to you the story of Musa? – 20:9)
From this point on, Allah begins to tell the story of Musa, how he first received revelation, and how he spoke directly to him. This occurred after Musa had completed the time that he and his father-in-law had agreed upon for him to herd sheep. After being away from it for more than ten years, it has been speculated that he was traveling with his family toward Egypt. He traveled with his wife and got lost on a chilly winter night. He made a camp between mountain passes and mountains covered in snow, sleet, dense clouds, darkness, and fog. As a result, he settled down. As was customary, he began to attempt to light the room by lighting a fire with the kindling he carried. However, it stopped even emitting sparks and would not ignite anything. He saw a fire coming from the mountain’s side while he was in this condition. From where he was standing, he thought he saw a fire coming from the right side of the mountain.
(In fact, I have witnessed a fire; Perhaps I can provide you with some hot brands) This refers to a fire’s flame. He said in another Ayah,
أَوْ جَذْوَةٍ مِّنَ النَّارِ
(or a burning firebrand.) 28:29)
This means this coal has a flame that burns.
لَّعَلَّكُمْ تَصْطَلُونَ
(that you may warm yourselves. ) 28:29
This proves that it was cold weather at that time. Concerning his statement
بِقَبَسٍ
(some burning brand)
It was dark, as this demonstrates. referring to his assertion,
أَوْ أَجِدُ عَلَى النَّارِ هُدًى
(or find some guidance at the fire.)
This indicates that someone can direct me to the road. He lost the road, as this demonstrates. This is what Ath-Thawri said about Allah’s statement, according to Abu Said Al-Awar, Ikrimah, and Ibn Abbas.
أَوْ أَجِدُ عَلَى النَّارِ هُدًى
(or find some guidance at the fire.)
“This indicates that someone will direct me to the road. They had lost their way and were cold. “Either I will find someone who can guide us to the road, or at least I can bring you all some fire that you can kindle with,” Musa said when he saw the fire.
The First Revelation to Musa
AYAH 11-16 of Surah Taha
This signifies that he approached the fire he had observed from afar. According to Musnad by Ahmad, Wahb Ibn Munabbih (رح), Sayyidna Musa (علیہ السلام) observed an extremely strange scene as he approached the fire. A fire was burning a green tree without scorching a single leaf or branch. Then again, the fire added complexity to the tree’s magnificence and newness. He waited for an opportunity to pick up a piece of burning wood as he stood there for a considerable amount of time observing this odd sight. Finally, he gathered some dry grass and attempted to light it, yet it withdrew when he pushed the grass towards the fire. It is also said that the fire approached him, and he retreated in disbelief. As a result, he was unable to gather any fire. Uncertain of what to do, he stood, and a mysterious voice called to him. This took place in the Tuwa plain, to his right and at the foot of this mountain.
However, here Allah says,
إِنِّى أَنَاْ رَبُّكَ
(Verily, I am your Lord!)
meaning “the One who is addressing you and speaking to you,”
فَاخْلَعْ نَعْلَيْكَ
(Remove your shoes, then;)
“They (his sandals) were from the skin of a donkey that was not slaughtered,” stated Ali bin Abi Talib, Abu Dharr, Abu Ayyub, and other Salaf members. It has also been said that he was only told to take off his sandals out of respect for the holy spot. Regarding Allah’s declaration,
طُوًى
Ibn Abbas said, “It is the name of the valley,” according to Ali bin Abi Talhah. Others have said the same. This is mentioned to provide additional context for the narrative. It has also been claimed that the command to put his feet down is the source of figurative language. It has also been said that Tuwa means “doubly sacred” and has recurring blessings. However, the initial view is the most accurate. It is comparable to Allah’s declaration,
This applies to all people at the time. Additionally, it has been claimed that Allah asked Musa, “O Musa, do you know why I chose to speak to you directly out of all of the people?” and Musa replied, “No.” “Because I have not made anyone humble himself as much as you have humbled yourself,” Allah declared. Regarding Allah’s declaration,
فَاسْتَمِعْ لِمَا يُوحَى
(So listen to that which will be revealed.)
إِنَّنِى أَنَا اللَّهُ لا إِلَـهَ إِلا أَنَاْ
(Verily, I am Allah! There is no God but Me,)
It is the first duty of all mature adults to be aware that Allah alone is the only God deserving of worship and has no partners. Regarding Allah’s declaration,
فَاعْبُدْنِى
“Single Me out alone for worship, and establish My worship without associating anything with Me” is the literal translation.
وَأَقِمِ الصَّلَوةَ لِذِكْرِى
“Pray to remember Me,” this is said to mean. “And establish the prayer whenever you remember Me,” it has also been said,
