فَأُلْقِىَ ٱلسَّحَرَةُ سُجَّدًا قَالُوٓا۟ ءَامَنَّا بِرَبِّ هَـٰرُونَ وَمُوسَىٰ 70
Translations
So the magicians fell down in prostration. They said, "We have believed in the Lord of Aaron and Moses."
Transliteration
Fa-ulqiya as-saharatu sujjadan qalu amanna bi-rabbi Harun wa-Musa
Tafsir (Explanation)
The magicians cast themselves down in prostration, immediately recognizing the divine miracle when Moses's staff consumed their illusions, and they declared their faith in the Lord of Aaron and Moses. This moment represents their sudden shift from arrogance to submission, as they realized that what they witnessed transcended human magic and could only be an act of Allah. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir note this as a pivotal moment of divine guidance overcoming human stubbornness, demonstrating that truth ultimately prevails over falsehood regardless of worldly power or skill.
Revelation Context
This ayah occurs within the narrative of Moses confronting Pharaoh's magicians in Egypt. The Surah (Meccan) recounts this story to console the Prophet Muhammad during Meccan persecution, showing how truth triumphed even against organized opposition and false claims. The context emphasizes that despite Pharaoh's authority and the magicians' reputation, divine truth manifested clearly and compelled their submission.
Related Hadiths
The incident relates thematically to the Prophet's message about signs and miracles leading to faith. A relevant hadith from Sahih Muslim describes how clear signs from Allah guide the sincere seekers toward truth, similar to how the magicians' hearts were opened to recognize the divine miracle.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches that when confronted with undeniable truth from Allah, even the most stubborn hearts can experience immediate transformation and submit to faith; it encourages believers that divine truth always prevails and invites sincere reflection rather than blind adherence to false claims.