Page 320 - The Fall and Repentance of Ādam عليه السلام

Page 320 - The Fall and Repentance of Ādam عليه السلام

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:115–127), where Allah ﷻ tells the story of Prophet Ādam عليه السلام. Allah ﷻ warns Ādam عليه السلام and his wife about Shayṭān, but Shayṭān deceives them into eating from the forbidden tree. After Ādam عليه السلام slips, he turns back to Allah ﷻ in repentance, and Allah accepts his repentance, forgives him, and guides him. Allah ﷻ then sends mankind to the earth and promises that whoever follows His guidance will never go astray or be miserable. However, those who turn away from the remembrance of Allah ﷻ will live a difficult life and will be raised blind on the Day of Resurrection. These verses remind us to beware of Shayṭān’s whispers, always return to Allah in repentance, hold firmly to His guidance, and never turn away from the Qur’an and the remembrance of Allah.

Page 319 - A Reminder for the Believers

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:99–114), where Allah ﷻ reminds the Prophet ﷺ of the accounts of previous nations and confirms that the Qur’an is a divine reminder for all of humanity. Those who turn away from its guidance will carry a heavy burden on the Day of Resurrection, when every soul will stand before Allah ﷻ in complete humility. The Trumpet will be blown, the mountains will be scattered, the earth will become a level plain, and no intercession will benefit anyone except those whom Allah ﷻ permits. Allah ﷻ assures the believers who combine faith with righteous deeds that they will neither fear injustice nor deprivation. These verses remind us to hold firmly to the Qur’an, prepare for the Hereafter, seek beneficial knowledge, and live a life of faith and good deeds.

Page 318 - The Trial of the Golden Calf

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:90–98), where Prophet Hārūn عليه السلام warns the Children of Israel that the worship of the golden calf is nothing more than a test. He calls them back to the worship of Allah ﷻ, the Most Merciful, but they refuse, insisting they will remain devoted to the calf until Prophet Mūsā عليه السلام returns. On his return, Mūsā عليه السلام questions Hārūn عليه السلام before confronting the Sāmirī, who admits to deceiving the people. Mūsā عليه السلام destroys the calf and declares that Allah ﷻ alone is worthy of worship. These verses remind us of the dangers of deception, the importance of remaining steadfast upon Tawḥīd, and that true guidance lies in sincere obedience to Allah ﷻ

Page 317 - The Trial After Deliverance

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:77–89), where Allah ﷻ commands Prophet Mūsā عليه السلام to lead the Children of Israel by night and strike a dry path through the sea. By Allah’s mercy, they are saved from Fir‘awn and his army, while Fir‘awn and his soldiers are overtaken by the sea after following a path of arrogance and misguidance. The verses then remind the Children of Israel of Allah’s great favours upon them: He delivered them from their enemy, appointed a meeting at Mount Ṭūr, and provided them with manna and quails. Allah ﷻ warns them not to transgress after receiving His blessings, while also opening the door of forgiveness for those who repent, believe, do righteous deeds, and remain upon guidance. The passage then turns to a major test after deliverance. When Mūsā عليه السلام hastens to meet his Lord, his people are tested in his absence, and the Sāmirī leads them astray by producing a calf that they begin to worship. Mūsā عليه السلام returns angry and grieved, reminding them of Allah’s promise and exposing the foolishness of worshipping something that cannot speak, benefit, or harm. These verses show that being saved from hardship is also a test, and true success is to remain firm upon faith, gratitude, and obedience to Allah ﷻ.

Page 316 - The Power of Truth Against Tyranny

In this episode of the Tafseer series, Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Hanif explains Surah Ṭā Hā (20:65–76), where Fir‘awn’s magicians challenge Prophet Mūsā عليه السلام with illusion and deception. By Allah’s command, Mūsā عليه السلام casts what is in his hand and exposes their magic as false, showing the clear truth over illusion. Witnessing this sign, the magicians immediately believe in the Lord of Mūsā and Hārūn عليهما السلام, despite Fir‘awn’s severe threats of punishment. Fir‘awn responds with arrogance and tyranny, but the magicians stand firm in their faith, choosing Allah ﷻ over worldly fear. The verses then contrast the fate of the disbelievers and the believers, reminding that true success lies in faith, righteousness, and purification before Allah ﷻ.