40.21 . Have they not travelled in the land to see the nature of the consequence for those who disbelieved before them? They were mightier than these in power and ( in the ) traces ( which they left behind them ) in the earth . Yet Allah sewed them for their sins , and they had no protector from Allah .
40. 40.22 . That was because their messengers kept bringing them clear proofs ( of Allah ' s sovereignty ) but they disbelieved ; so Allah seized them . Lo! He is Strong , Severe in punishment .
40. 40.23 . And verily We sent Moses with Our revelations and a clear warrant
40. 40.24 . Unto Pharaoh and Haman and Korah , but they said : A lying sorcerer!
40. 40.25 . And when he brought them the Truth from Our presence , they said : Slay the sons of those who believe with him , and spare their women . But the plot of disbelievers is in naught but error .
40. 40.26 . And Pharaoh said : Suffer me to kill Moses , and let him cry unto his Lord . Lo! I fear that he will alter your religion or that he will cause confusion in the land .
40. 40.27 . Moses said : Lo! I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every scorner who believeth not in a Day of Reckoning .
40. 40.28 . And a believing man of Pharaoh ' s family , who hid his faith , said : Would ye kill a man because he saith : My Lord is Allah , and hath brought you clear proofs from your Lord? If he is lying , then his lie is upon him ; and if he is truthful then some of that wherewith he threateneth you will strike you . Lo! Allah guideth not one who is a prodigal , a liar .
40. 40.29 . O my people! Yours is the kingdom today , ye being uppermost in the land . But who would save us from the wrath of Allah should it reach us? Pharaoh said : I do but show you what I think , and I do but guide you to wise policy .
40. 40.30 . And he who believed said : O my people! Lo! I fear for you a fate like that of the factions ( of old ) ;
