What does Quran 20:24 mean?

Quran 20:24 (Surah Taa-Haa, Ayah 24) translates to: "Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed.""

Which Surah and Juz is Quran 20:24 from?

This ayah is from Surah Taa-Haa (Taa-Haa), the 20th surah of the Quran. It appears in Juz 16.

Are there hadiths related to Quran 20:24?

Yes — there is 1 hadith related to this ayah from Sunan Abu Dawud.

What tafsir is available for Quran 20:24?

Commentary on this ayah is available from Ibn Kathir, Ibn Kathir, Ibn Abbas, Al-Jalalayn — classical scholars of Quranic exegesis.

What topics does Quran 20:24 relate to?

This ayah connects to these Quranic topics: Firaun, Prophet Musa, Divine Command, Pharaoh, Oppression.

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Ayah 25

قَالَ رَبِّ ٱشْرَحْ لِى صَدْرِى...

ٱذْهَبْ إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّهُۥ طَغَىٰ

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Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed."

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Go as a messenger from God to Pharaoh and to those with him. He has indeed transgressed’ he has exceeded the usual limits in his disbelief by claiming to be a god.

Huzzal had ordered Ma’iz to go to the prophet (ﷺ) and tell him(about his having committed adultery).

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