Ash-Shu'ara 42: (Pharaoh) said, “yes, and verily, you will be among the dignitaries.”

A. Metin Saruhan · 24 September 2017 · Ash-Shu'ara

Translation

(Pharaoh) said, “yes, and verily, you will be among the dignitaries.”

Tafsir

When the magicians approached Pharaoh, they asked him for assurances of worldly wealth if they prevailed. Pharaoh reassures the magicians and tells them that they will also become favorites. Pharaoh's intention is to use the magicians for his benefit. In that case, he will place the magicians in his palace.

What is said in the video

Surah Ash-Shu'ara, verse 42. Pharaoh replied: Yes, in that case have no doubt at all, you will also be favored ones. You will also be among the favored ones. Because if they are not among the favored, the magicians will drive him from his throne, and he fears that too.

When the magicians applied to Pharaoh, in case the magicians prevailed, they asked for a guarantee that they would receive worldly goods from Pharaoh. Pharaoh gives the magicians the guarantee and at the same time tells them they will be favored ones. Pharaoh's aim is to use the magicians for his own interest. In that case he will settle the magicians in his palace.