The Majestic Quran

Pharaoh to accept guidance. After relating the story of Moses in detail, the Quran reminds the Prophet r : “You were not present on the west side of the mountain when We handed down Our commandments to Moses” (44). The Quran rejects the request of the Makkans for a written Quran; and reminds them Moses had the Torah written on tablets, but still people denied it. Those people who believed in it from the Arabs, the Jews and the Christians are praised (53–54). After describing the fate of the idolaters in the Hereafter, the chapter returns to the story of Moses and speaks of Korah, the wealthiest Israelite in Egypt. It vividly paints his pompous lifestyle, his miserly attitude and pride. Through these stories, the human craving for worldly power and wealth is highlighted. The miserliness of Korah, shows human greed. He ascribed his wealth to his knowledge and expertise in business and prudence in worldly affairs. The leaders of Makkah refused to believe, like Pharaoh, because they feared losing their hegemony and control of the Kaaba. Such reasoning continues today: as many of us fail to live by the Quran due to fear of worldly losses. In the name of God, the Kind, the Caring. 1 Ta Sin Meem . P 2 These are verses of the Clear Book, 3 in which We recite to you part of the true story of Moses and Pharaoh for those who believe. 4 Pharaoh was unjust to people, and divided them by their ethnicity. Oppressing one group of them by killing their sons whilst keeping their women alive, he oppressed others. 5 Our plan was to favour the victims in the land and to make them leaders and heirs; 6 to settle them in the land and, through them, to force Pharaoh, Hama n 8 and their armies to face their worst fears.