Rowwad Translation Center — 164

7:105 I am obliged to say nothing concerning Allah except the truth. I have come to you with clear proof from your Lord, so let the Children of Israel go[1] with me.”

7:106 Pharaoh said, “If you have brought a sign, then bring it forth if you are truthful.”

7:107 So he threw his staff, and it suddenly became a real serpent[1].

7:108 And he drew out his hand, and it was shining white[1] to the beholders.

7:109 The chiefs among Pharaoh’s people said, “This is indeed a learned magician!

7:110 He seeks to drive you out of your land. [Pharaoh said], “So what do you advise?”

7:111 They said, “Let him and his brother wait for a while and send heralds to the cities

7:112 to bring you every learned magician.”

7:113 The magicians came to Pharaoh and said, “Will we have a reward if we prevail?”

7:114 He said, “Yes, and you will surely be of those who are close to me.”

7:115 They said, “O Moses, will you throw first or will we be the first to throw?”

7:116 He said, “You throw first.” So when they threw, they enchanted the eyes of the people and struck terror into them, and produced a powerful magic.

7:117 We inspired Moses, “Throw your staff,” and it suddenly swallowed up all their illusionary devices.

7:118 Thus the truth prevailed, and all what they did was proven to be false.

7:119 They were defeated right there and were utterly humiliated.

7:120 The magicians fell down in prostration,