Page 53 - The Arrogance of Satan

PHARAOH

haraoh is often referred to in the Qur' an as one of
those who grew arrogant towards Allah. However,
P regarding Pharaoh as a merely unique example, is to
fail to recognise the broader significance of the subject. It is
important to recognise that the story of Pharaoh in the Qur'
an, aside from merely providing information about his life,
defines the "Pharaonic" character that has become prevalent
in our time.
Whether recognised or not, history has seen many people
possessed of the Pharaonic character. As a matter of fact,
most are familiar with this character. Those who are known
for their arrogance are often likened to Pharaoh.
The Qur' an refers to Pharaoh and his people as follows:

Such was the case with Pharaoh' s people and those
before them. They denied their Lord' s Signs so We
destroyed them for their wrong actions. We drowned
Pharaoh' s people. All of them were wrongdoers. (Surat
al-Anfal: 54)
The character trait common to Pharaoh and other nations