"That we may follow the sorcerers [who
were on Fir'aun's (Pharaoh) religion of disbelief] if they are the
winners." (40) So when the sorcerers arrived, they said to Fir'aun
(Pharaoh): "Will there surely be a reward for us if we are the
winners?" (41) He said: "Yes, and you shall then verily be of those
brought near (to myself)." (42) Mûsa (Moses) said to them: "Throw what
you are going to throw!" (43) So they threw their ropes and their sticks,
and said: "By the might of Fir'aun (Pharaoh), it is we who will certainly
win!" (44) Then Mûsa (Moses) threw his stick, and behold, it swallowed up
all that they falsely showed! (45) And the sorcerers fell down prostrate. (46) Saying: "We
believe in the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn and all that exists). (47) "The Lord of
Mûsa (Moses) and Hârûn (Aaron)." (48) [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] said: "You
have believed in him before I give you leave. Surely, he indeed is your chief,
who has taught you magic! So verily, you shall come to know. Verily, I will cut
off your hands and your feet on opposite sides, and I will crucify you
all." (49) They said: "No harm! Surely, to our Lord (Allâh) we are to
return; (50) "Verily! We really hope that our Lord will forgive us our
sins, as we are the first of the believers [in Mûsa (Moses) and in the
Monotheism which he has brought from Allâh]." (51) And We revealed to
Mûsa (Moses), saying: "Depart by night with My slaves ,
verily, you will be pursued." (52) Then Fir'aun (Pharaoh) sent callers to (all)
the cities. (53) (Saying): "Verily! these indeed
are but a small band. (54) "And verily, they have done what has enraged us; (55) "But we are host
all assembled, amply fore-warned." (56) So, We expelled them from gardens and
springs, (57) Treasures, and every kind of honourable place. (58) Thus [We turned them
(Pharaoh's people) out] and We caused the Children of