Surah Al-A'raaf
Chapter 7 · Verse 129 · Revealed in Makkah
“They said, "We have been harmed before you came to us and after you have come to us." He said, "Perhaps your Lord will destroy your enemy and grant you succession in the land and see how you will do."”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Fir`awn vows to kill the Children of Israel, Who complain to Musa; Allah promises Them Victory
Allah mentions the conspiracy of Fir`awn and his people, their ill intentions and their hatred for Musa and his people.
وَقَالَ الْمَلأ مِن قَوْمِ فِرْعَونَ
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
The Israelites who seemed to have no conception of such matters could not understand how patience alone could free them from Pharaoh's punishment and bring them success against him. They blamed the prophet Musa (علیہ السلام) saying:
قَالُوا أُوذِينَا مِن قَبْلِ أَن تَأْتِيَنَا وَمِن بَعْدِ مَا جِئْتَنَا
What does this verse bring up for you today?