قَالَ نَعَمْ وَإِنَّكُمْ لَمِنَ ٱلْمُقَرَّبِينَ 114
Translations
He said, "Yes, and, [moreover], you will be among those made near [to me]."
Transliteration
Qala na'am wa-innakum lamina al-muqarrabin
Tafsir (Explanation)
Pharaoh responds affirmatively to the magicians' request for reward, assuring them that they will be honored and brought close to him if they succeed in their contest against Moses. This ayah demonstrates Pharaoh's arrogance and his attempt to entice the magicians with worldly status and proximity to power, revealing his shallow understanding of true success and divine truth. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note this reflects Pharaoh's desperation to counter the miraculous signs of Moses through material incentives rather than spiritual conviction.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the narrative of Moses confronting Pharaoh in Egypt (7:103-162). The context describes how Pharaoh gathered his magicians to challenge Moses after witnessing the staff miracle, and this response shows Pharaoh's confidence in his worldly power to overcome the divine message through material rewards and political favor.
Related Hadiths
While no hadith directly quotes this ayah, Surah Al-A'raf 7:111-115 relates to the theme of those who turn away from truth for worldly gain. The broader narrative connects to hadith discussions on divine guidance vs. human arrogance, such as those in Sahih Bukhari regarding trials and tests of faith.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that offering worldly incentives cannot substitute for genuine faith and truth; we should be cautious of those who attempt to sway us from righteousness through promises of status, wealth, or favor, recognizing that true honor comes only through obedience to Allah.