Rowwad Translation Center — 218

10:79 Pharaoh said, “Bring me all learned magicians.”

10:80 When the magicians came, Moses said to them, “Cast whatever you have to cast.”

10:81 When they did, Moses said, “All what you have brought is mere magic; Allah will surely make it useless, for Allah does not let the work of the mischief-makers thrive.

10:82 And Allah establishes the truth by His Words, even though the wicked abhor it.”

10:83 But none believed in Moses except some youth of his own people, despite their fear that Pharaoh and their own chiefs might persecute them[1]. Pharaoh was indeed a tyrant in the land and he was truly one of the transgressors.

10:84 Moses said, “O my people, if you have faith in Allah, then put your trust in Him, if you have truly submitted.”

10:85 They said, “In Allah we put our trust. Our Lord, do not subject us to the persecution of the oppressive people[1],

10:86 and save us by Your mercy from the disbelieving people.”

10:87 We inspired Moses and his brother, “Provide houses for your people in Egypt, and make your houses face the qiblah direction, establish prayer, and give glad tidings to the believers.”

10:88 Moses said, “Our Lord, You have given Pharaoh and his chiefs splendor and wealth in the life of this world. Our Lord, they may lead people astray from Your way. Our Lord, destroy their wealth and harden their hearts[1], so that they may not believe until they see the painful punishment.”