Surah Al-A'raaf 7:113

سُورَةُ الأَعۡرَافِ“The Heights”

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Qur'an 7:113

وَجَآءَ ٱلسَّحَرَةُ فِرْعَوْنَ قَالُوٓا إِنَّ لَنَا لَأَجْرًا إِن كُنَّا نَحْنُ ٱلْغَٰلِبِينَ

Wa jaaa'as saharatu Fir'awna qaaloo inna lanaa la ajjran in kunnaa nahnul ghaalibeen

Translation

And the magicians came to Pharaoh. They said, "Indeed for us is a reward if we are the predominant."

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Tafsir of this Ayah Ibn Kathir

And so the sorcerers came to Fir'awn. They said: "Indeed there will be a (good) reward for us if we are the victors. (113)He said: "Yes, and moreover you will (in that case) be of the nearest (to me). (114)

The Magicians convene and change Their Ropes into Snakes before Musa

Allah describes the conversation that took place between Fir'awn and the magicians he collected to defeat Musa, peace be upon him. Fir'awn told them that he will reward them and give them tremendous provisions. He made them hope in acquiring what they wished for and to make them among his private audience and best associates. When they were assured of the cursed Fir'awn's promises,