The Majestic Quran

23 We sent Moses with Our signs and a mandate 24 to Pharaoh, Haman and Korah. They called him, “a magician, a liar!” 25 He came to them with Our Truth, and they replied, “Kill the children of the believers with him and spare their women.” However, the disbelievers’ plot was bound to fail. 26 The Pharaoh said, “Leave me to kill Moses, and let him call upon His Lord; I fear he will change your religion or spread disorde r 4 in the land.” 27 Moses replied, “I seek protection from my Lord and your Lord from every haughty person who disbelieves the Day of Reckoning.” A M 28 A believing man from Pharaoh’s family, who had kept his faith secret, said: “Are you going to kill a man because he says God is my Lord, and has come with clear signs from your Lord? If he is a liar then let it fall on his head, and if he is truthful then some of what he threatens you with will fall on you.” God does not guide the one who is a lying rebel . 5 29 He continued : “My people! Today you rule this land and have power, but who would help if God’s punishment came on us?” The Pharaoh replied, “I have told you what I believe, and I am guiding you to the right path.” 30 The believer answered, “I am fearful about your fate, it will be same as those people who opposed the messengers , 31 the fate of Noah’s people, Ad, Thamud and those after them. God does not want injustice for human beings. 32 My people, I fear for you the Day of Lament. 6 33 the Day you will turn back and flee with no one to defend you against God’s wrath . Whoever God lets go stray, will have no guide.” H J 34 “Previously Joseph came to you with clear signs, but you doubted what he brought until his death, then you said, “Now God will not send a messenger after him.” That is how God leaves in error the doubting rebel; 35 they dispute God’s revelations without His endorsement. That’s loathsome to God and the believers. So God closes the mind 7 of every proud tyrant. 36 The Pharaoh said, “Haman, build a tower for me, so I might find pathways reaching 37 to the skies to look for the God of Moses; I think he is a liar.” That is how Pharaoh’s evil deeds appeared attractive to him, and he was prevented from reaching the path – and Pharaoh’s plot led him to ruin. T