Surah Ash-Shu'araa (26) — Ayah 61
Translation by Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan & Dr. Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali
Word by Word — Arabic, Transliteration & Meaning
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Pharaoh’s Panic:
Pharaoh was in such a state of panic that, on one hand, he was calling the Children of Israel a handful of weak people, and on the other hand, he was ordering the preparation of a grand, armed army. This clearly shows that Pharaoh was convinced that the Children of Israel were not just a weak and small group, but that Allah’s help was also with them. Therefore, taking every possible precaution into account, he ordered the preparation of such a massive army, which naturally took some time to assemble. Eventually, Pharaoh’s army caught up with the Children of Israel at the shore of the Red Sea. Now the situation was such that only so much distance remained between the two armies that they could see each other. The Children of Israel were standing at the edge of the sea. Behind them, Pharaoh’s army, mounted on swift horses, was advancing rapidly towards them. The Children of Israel, who were already extremely frightened of Pharaoh, became even more terrified upon seeing this situation. In front of them was the sea, behind them was Pharaoh’s army; on both sides, death seemed inevitable. Thus, these words spontaneously came from their tongues: “Moses, now we are surely doomed.”
