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Pharaoh

magicians' conversion to Musa' s religion did not make him
reflect upon the extraordinary situation he had confronted.
All that he could think about was that the magicians had
embraced the faith without him authorizing them to do so.
Pharaoh' s ability to judge was severely obscured by his
pride. This is why he insisted on denial, until death came
upon him.
The condition that led Pharaoh to disbelief holds true for

every disbeliever. The reason of their denial is their
overbearing pride. In the Qur' an, Allah describes these
people as follows:
When Our Signs came to them in all their clarity, they
said, "This is downright magic," and they repudiated
them wrongly and haughtily, in spite of their own
certainty about them. See the final fate of the
corrupters. (Surat an-Naml: 13-14)

Pharaoh Will Lead His People
on the Day of Judgment

Pharaoh lost his wealth and all the blessings he enjoyed
in this world. Moreover, he was convicted to torment in the
life of the hereafter. He lost the gardens, rivers, beautiful
estates, crops, in brief, every thing for which he boasted. As
the Pharaoh' s case exemplifies, no matter how wealthy or
powerful a person may be, Allah may take away his
possessions in an instant.
For one of such insolence and arrogance, the torment of
Hell will be terrible. As well, those who follow leaders with
a Pharaonic character, and do not keep their mind occupied
with the remembrance of our Lord, will also be punished. On