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gicians who back each other up.’ And they say, your religion and bring about corruption in the
‘We reject both of them.’ (28:48) land.’ (40:26)
Qarun was one of the people of Musa but he Musa said, ‘I seek refuge in my Lord and your
lorded it over them. We gave him treasures, the Lord from every proud man who does not be-
keys alone to which were a heavy weight for a lieve in the Day of Reckoning.’ (40:27)
party of strong men. When his people said to A man among Pharaoh’s people who believed,
him, ‘Do not gloat. Allah does not love people but kept his faith concealed, said, ‘Are you going
who gloat.’ (28:76) to kill a man for saying "My Lord is Allah" when
And Qarun and Pharaoh and Haman–Musa he has brought you Clear Signs from your Lord? If
came with the Clear Signs to them, but they were he is telling a lie, be it on his own head. But if he
arrogant on the earth. They could not outstrip Us. is telling the truth, then some of what he is prom-
(29:39) ising you will certainly happen to you. Allah
We gave Musa the Book–be in no doubt about does not guide any unbridled inveterate liar. My
the meeting with him–and made it a guidance for people! The kingdom is yours today, as masters
the tribe of Israel. (32:23) in the land, but who will help us against Allah’s
When We made a covenant with all the violent force, if it comes upon us?’ Pharaoh said,
Prophets–with you and with Nuh and Ibrahim ‘I only show you what I see myself and I only
and Musa and ‘Isa son of Maryam–We made a guide you to the path of rectitude.’ (40:28-29)
binding covenant with them. (33:7) The man who believed said, ‘My people! I fear
You who believe! Do not be like those who for you a day like that of the Confederates, the
abused Musa. Allah absolved him of what they same as happened to the people of Nuh and ‘Ad
said and he was highly honoured with Allah. and Thamud and those who followed after them.
(33:69) Allah does not want any injustice for His ser-
We showed great kindness to Musa and Harun. vants. My people! I fear for you the Day of
(37:114) Calling Out, the Day when you will turn your
We rescued them and their people from their ter- backs in flight, having no one to protect you from
rible plight. (37:115) Allah. Whoever Allah misguides will have no
We supported them and so they were the victors. guide. Yusuf brought you the Clear Signs before,
(37:116) but you never stopped doubting what he brought
We gave them the clarifying Book and guided to you to the extent that when he died, you said,
them on the Straight Path, and left the later peo- "Allah will never send another Messenger after
ple saying of them, ‘Peace be upon Musa and him." That is how Allah misguides those who are
Harun!’ (37:117-120) unbridled and full of doubt.’ (40:30-34)
That is how We recompense good-doers. Those who argue about the Signs of Allah with-
(37:121) out any authority coming to them do something
They truly were among Our servants who are be- hateful in the sight of Allah and in the sight of the
lievers. (37:122) people who believe. That is how Allah seals up
We sent Musa with Our Signs and clear authority the heart of every arrogant oppressor. (40:35)
to Pharaoh, Haman and Qarun. But they said, ‘A Pharaoh said, ‘Haman, build me a tower so that
lying magician.’ (40:23-24) perhaps I may gain means of access, access to
When he brought them the truth from Us they the heavens, so that I can look on Musa’s God.
said, ‘Slaughter the sons of those who believe Truly I think he is a liar.’ That is how Pharaoh’s
with him but let their women live.’ The strata- evil actions were made attractive to him and he
gems of the disbelievers are nothing but errors. debarred others from the Path. Pharaoh’s schem-
(40:25) ing led to nothing but ruin. (40:36-37)
Pharaoh said, ‘Let me kill Musa and let him call The man who believed said, ‘My people! Follow
upon his Lord! I am afraid that he may change me and I will guide you to the path of rectitude.
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