51 And Pharaoh proclaimed amongst his people, saying: O my people, is not the kingdom of Egypt mine and these rivers flowing beneath me? Do you not see? |
52 Rather I am better than this (fellow) who is contemptible, and can hardly express himself clearly. |
53 Why, then, have bracelets of gold not been bestowed on him, or angels come along with him in procession? |
54 So he incited his people to levity and they obeyed him. Surely they were a transgressing people. |
55 Then when they displeased Us, We exacted retribution from them, so We drowned them all together. |
56 And We made them a thing past and an example for later generations. |
57 And when the son of Mary is mentioned as an example, lo! thy people raise a clamour thereat. |
58 And they say: Are our gods better, or is he? They set it forth to thee only by way of disputation. Nay, they are a contentious people. |
59 He was naught but a servant on whom We bestowed favour and We made him an example for the Children of Israel; |
60 And if We pleased, We could make among you angels to be (Our) vicegerents in the land. |
61 And this (revelation) is surely knowledge of the Hour, so have no doubt about it and follow me. This is the right path. |
62 And let not the devil hinder you; surely he is your open enemy. |
63 And when Jesus came with clear arguments, he said: I have come to you indeed with wisdom, and to make clear to you some of that about which you differ. So keep your duty to Allāh and obey me. |
64 Surely Allāh is my Lord and your Lord, so serve Him. This is the right path. |
65 But parties among them differed, so woe to those who did wrong for the chastisement of a painful day! |
66 Wait they for aught but the Hour, that it should come on them all of a sudden, while they perceive not? |