Al-Qasas 28:3
The Stories · Meccan · Juz 20 · Page 385
Recitation
نَتۡلُواْ عَلَيۡكَ مِن نَّبَإِ مُوسَىٰ وَفِرۡعَوۡنَ بِٱلۡحَقِّ لِقَوۡمࣲ يُؤۡمِنُونَ ٣
We narrate unto thee (somewhat) of the story of Moses and Pharaoh with truth, for folk who believe.
Translation: Marmaduke Pickthall
Meaning
We recite to you some of the news of Moses and Pharaoh in truth, for a people who believe.
Insight
According to Elmalılı, tilawa means following, going after; per Raghib, especially reading Allah’s books or habitually following their commands and prohibitions.
Reflect
Follow the verse you read; live it.
This short note is based on Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır’s Turkish commentary and has not yet been reviewed by a scholar.
Elmalılı’s commentary
An English translation of Elmalılı’s full commentary is coming soon. Read the original Turkish ›