قَالُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِرَبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ 47
Translations
They said, "We have believed in the Lord of the worlds,
Transliteration
Qaloo amanna bi-rabbi al-'alamin
Tafsir (Explanation)
The sorcerers of Pharaoh declare their belief in the Lord of all the worlds after witnessing the miracles of Prophet Musa. This statement marks their dramatic conversion from disbelief to faith, recognizing Allah's supreme power over the magic they had mastered. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir emphasize that this declaration represents a complete rejection of Pharaoh's false claims to divinity and an acknowledgment of Allah's absolute lordship over all creation.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs in the narrative of Musa and Pharaoh (26:10-68), specifically following the confrontation between Musa and Pharaoh's sorcerers. The sorcerers, after witnessing the staff of Musa transform into a serpent that consumed their magical ropes and staffs, immediately recognized the truth and submitted to Allah. This demonstrates the power of clear signs (ayat) to overcome even the most hardened hearts.
Related Hadiths
While no hadith directly quotes this verse, Sahih Muslim includes traditions about the importance of witnessing divine signs and the transformation of hearts through clear proofs. The theme relates to the hadith in Sahih Bukhari where the Prophet (ﷺ) emphasized that faith enters the heart when one recognizes Allah's oneness.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that sincere recognition of divine truth transcends worldly status and expertise—even the sorcerers, despite their prestigious position, immediately embraced faith when confronted with authentic miracles. For modern believers, it serves as a reminder that no amount of worldly accomplishment or denial can shield one from the ultimate reality of Allah's dominion when clear signs are presented.