And Pharaoh said, “Bring to me every knowledgeable magician.”

So, when the magicians came, Mūsā said to them, “Cast what you have to cast.”

So, when they had cast, Mūsā said, “All that you have brought is magic. Allah will certainly bring it to naught. Be assured that Allah does not set right the work of the mischief-makers.”

And Allah establishes the truth through His words, even though the guilty ones may dislike it.

Then, except some youths of his people, no one believed in Mūsā for the fear of Pharaoh and his group, lest he should persecute them. Pharaoh was high-handed in the land and he was of those who crossed all limits.

And Mūsā said, “My people, if you have believed in Allah, then, in Him place your trust if you are obedient.”