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 .

40.22 . 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 .

40.23 . And verily We sent Moses with Our revelations and a clear warrant

40.24 . Unto Pharaoh and Haman and Korah , but they said : A lying sorcerer!

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 .

40.26 . 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 .

40.27 . Moses said : Lo! I seek refuge in my Lord and your Lord from every scorner who believeth not in a Day of Reckoning .

40.28 . 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 .

40.29 . 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 .

40.30 . And he who believed said : O my people! Lo! I fear for you a fate like that of the factions ( of old ) ;

40.31 . A plight like that of Noah ' s folk , and Aad and Thamud , and those after them , and Allah willeth no injustice for ( His ) slaves .

40.32 . And , O my people! Lo! I fear for a Day of Summoning ,

40.33 . A day when ye will turn to flee , having no preserver from Allah : and he whom Allah sendeth astray , for him there is no guide .

40.34 . And verily Joseph brought you of old clear proofs , yet ye ceased not to be in doubt concerning what be brought you till , when he died , he said : Allah will not send any messenger after him . Thus Allah deceiveth him who is a prodigal , a doubter .

40.35 . Those who wrangle concerning the revelations of Allah without any warrant that hath come unto them , it is greatly hateful in the sight of Allah and in the sight of those who believe . Thus doth Allah print on every arrogant , disdainful heart .

40.36 . And Pharaoh said : O Haman! Build for me a tower that haply I may reach the roads ,

40.37 . The roads of the heavens , and may look upon the God of Moses , though verily I think him a liar . Thus was the evil that he did made fair seeming unto Pharaoh , and he was debarred from the ( right ) way . The plot of Pharaoh ended but in ruin .

40.38 . And he who believed said : O my people! Follow , me . I will show you the way of right conduct .

40.39 . O my people! Lo! this life of the world is but a passing comfort , and lo! the Hereafter , that is the enduring home .

40.40 . Whoso doeth an ill deed , he will be repaid the like thereof , while whoso doeth right , whether male or female , and is a believer , ( all ) such will enter the Garden , where they will be nourished without stint .