Quran-51:39 Surah Adh-dhariyat English Translation,Transliteration and Tafsir(Tafseer).

فَتَوَلَّىٰ بِرُكۡنِهِۦ وَقَالَ سَٰحِرٌ أَوۡ مَجۡنُونٞ

Transliteration:( Fatawalla biruknihee wa qaala saahirun aw majnoon )

39.But, he (Pharaoh) turned away with his forces (43) and said: "A magician or a madman (44) (is Musa)." (Kanzul Imaan Translation)

(39) But he turned away with his supporters and said, "A magician or a madman." (Saheen International Translation)

Surah Adh-Dhariyat Ayat 39 Tafsir (Commentry)



  • Tafseer-e-Naeemi (Ahmad Yaar Khan)
  • Ibn Kathir
  • Ala-Madudi
  • Shaheen International

📖 Commentary of Verse 38 (Surah Hud)

38. And in Musa [41] also, when We sent him to the Pharaoh with clear authority [42].

[41] The Lesson in the Story of Prophet Musa (Peace be upon him)

  • The story of Prophet Musa (Peace be upon him) provides a significant lesson, particularly in how opposition to Prophets led to the downfall of mighty nations.

  • The clear authority given to Prophet Musa refers to the miracles he performed, such as his staff turning into a serpent and his glowing hand, which were undeniable signs of divine power.

[42] Clear Authority and Obedience for All

  • The verse stresses that Musa (Peace be upon him) was sent not only for the Israelites but for all people in Egypt, whether Israelites or Egyptians.

  • His message and obedience were obligatory for everyone, reflecting the universal nature of the Prophethood and the importance of following Allah’s commands.

Ibn-Kathir

The tafsir of Surah Ad-Dhariyat verse 39 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Dhariyat ayat 38 which provides the complete commentary from verse 38 through 46.

(51:39) But Pharaoh turned away, showing arrogance on account of his power, and said (about Moses): “He is either a sorcerer or a madman.”[37]

Ala-Maududi

(51:39) But Pharaoh turned away, showing arrogance on account of his power, and said (about Moses): “He is either a sorcerer or a madman.”[37]


37. That is, they called him sometimes a sorcerer and sometimes a madman.

(39) But he turned away with his supporters and said, "A magician or a madman."

Surah Adh-Dhariyat All Ayat (Verses)

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