The Majestic Quran

so send the Israelites with us and do not oppress them; we have come to you with miracles from your Lord. Peace on the one who follows the guidance. 48 It has been revealed to us that the punishment will come on those who reject and turn away.’” M P 49 Pharaoh said, “Who is your Lord, Moses?” 50 He answered, “Our Lord is the One Who gave everything that exists, a body and guidance.” 51 He asked, “What about the previous generation?” 52 Moses said, “My Lord has full knowledge of them, and their works are properly recorded. My Lord never makes a mistake nor forgets.” 53 It is He who made the Earth a cradle and made for you means and ways of livelihood, and sent down from the sky the rain, so He produces with it various pairs of plants, 54 which you eat and graze your cattle on; such are Our signs for the understanding. 55 From the Earth We created you; We shall return you there and finally We shall bring you back to life once more. 56 We showed hi m 51 all Our signs, but he denied and refused. P M 57 He said, “Have you come to drive us out of our country with your magic, Moses? 58 We will bring magic to match it, so let us set a time for a contest at an agreed place; neither of us shall break the promise.” 59 Moses said, “Meet me on the day of the festival when people gather at mid-morning.” 60 Pharaoh withdrew and formalised his plans, and came back. 61 Moses said to him, “Woe to you, do not make up lies about God, in case He destroys you with punishment; the one who makes up lies will lose.” 62 So they secretly discussed their plans among themselves. 63 They said, “These two magicians want to drive you out of your country with their magic, and put an end to your cherished lifestyle.” 64 Therefore, put together your plans and then come organised in rows. Whoever triumphs today will succeed. M ’ 65 The magicians said, “Moses, either you throw or we’ll throw first.” 66 Moses replied, “You throw first!” So by their magic, their ropes and sticks appeared to him to be moving around. 67 Moses was alarmed. 68 We told him, “Don’t worry, you will have the upper hand. 69 Throw down what is