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From the 4th century AH, some Soofees have interpreted “Pharaoh” to mean the heart in Allaah’s command to the Prophet Moosaa (as):
Other Soofees interpreted Allaah’s command to Prophet Moosaa:
These spiritualistic tafseers are indicative of the Soofee movement’s overemphasis of the spiritual over the material.
[Usool At-Tafseer, by Bilal Philips, p. 46]
“Go to Pharaoh, for verily he has transgressed.” [79:17]
- as it is the heart which oppresses every man, causing him to transgress.
Other Soofees interpreted Allaah’s command to Prophet Moosaa:
“Throw down your staff…” [27:10]
- as a command to throw aside the material world and only depend on Allaah.
These spiritualistic tafseers are indicative of the Soofee movement’s overemphasis of the spiritual over the material.
[Usool At-Tafseer, by Bilal Philips, p. 46]