313 Page Notes

20  Surah Taha (continued)

Page 313 - Related Hadith/Sunnah

Translation of the meaning by Sahih International.

Page 313 - Related Hadiths and Sunnah

Page 313 of the Quran continues the narrative of Surah Taha (Chapter 20), covering verses 13 through 37.

This page captures the heart of Prophet Musa’s (Moses) intimate conversation with Allah in the sacred valley. It outlines the core tenets of monotheism and the establishment of prayer, records Musa's miracles (the staff turning into a serpent and his hand shining white), and features his famous supplication (Dua) asking for his brother Harun (Aaron) to be appointed as his helper.

The authentic Hadiths and prophetic traditions connected to these verses provide profound legal, theological, and linguistic commentary.

1. Hadith Context for Verses 13–14 (The Obligation of Prayer and Sleeping Past It)

Verses 13 and 14 establish the foundation of worship:

"And I have chosen you, so listen to what is revealed [to you]. Indeed, I am Allah. There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance (Li-dhikri)."

The Sunnah on Making Up Missed Prayers:

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ explicitly invoked verse 14 to establish a fundamental Islamic legal ruling (Fiqh) regarding what a person must do if they accidentally sleep through a prayer or forget to pray it.

Anas ibn Malik narrated that the Prophet ﷺ said:

"Whoever forgets a prayer, let him pray it when he remembers it, for there is no expiation for it except that."

In the narration recorded by Imam Muslim, the Prophet ﷺ immediately recited the end of verse 14 as his divine text evidence: "and establish prayer for My remembrance."

• Primary Citations:

  • Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of the Times of Prayer (Kitab Mawaqit as-Salat), Hadith 597.

  • Sahih Muslim, Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer, Hadith 684.

2. Hadith Context for Verses 25–35 (The Famous Supplication of Musa)

In these verses, Musa makes his legendary prayer before facing Pharaoh:

"Musa said, 'Lord, expand for me my breast [with assurance], and ease for me my task, and untie the knot from my tongue that they may understand my speech...'"

The Prophet Muhammad’s Complement to Musa's Request:

Musa’s prayer asked for his brother Harun to be made a prophet and a partner to share his burden ("And appoint for me a minister from my family - Aaron, my brother... That we may glorify You much").

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ famously referenced this specific brotherly partnership to express his deep trust in his cousin, Ali ibn Abi Talib. During the Expedition of Tabuk, when the Prophet ﷺ left Ali behind to look after Madinah, Ali felt left out of the expedition. The Prophet ﷺ reassured him by saying:

"Are you not pleased that you are to me as Harun (Aaron) was to Musa (Moses)? Except that there will be no prophet after me."

This authentic tradition directly mirrors the exact dynamic of companionship, support, and shared familial trust outlined in Musa's prayer on page 313.

• Primary Citations:

  • Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of the Virtues of the Companions, Hadith 3706.

  • Sahih Muslim, Book of the Virtues of the Companions, Hadith 2404.

3. Hadith Context for Verses 36–37 (The Divine Favor and Musa's Protection)

The page concludes with Allah granting all of Musa's requests:

"[Allah] said, 'You have been granted your request, O Moses. And We had already conferred favor upon you another time.'"

Prophetic Narration on Musa's High Status:

The absolute speed and certainty with which Allah accepted Musa's massive requests on this page ("You have been granted your request") is highlighted in the Hadith of the Night Journey (Al-Isra' wal-Mi'raj).

The Prophet ﷺ described meeting Musa in the heavens and noted his immense spiritual strength and status. He remarked that Musa was highly vocal in his desire to see his nation succeed, a trait stemming from the deep, direct dialogue he shared with Allah, as seen in Surah Taha. The Prophet ﷺ taught that Musa's unique title is Kalimullah (the one spoken to directly by God), a status anchored heavily in this specific Quranic passage.

• Primary Citations:

  • Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Prophetic Commentary, Hadith 4738.

  • Sahih Muslim, Book of Faith (Kitab al-Iman), Hadith 165.