The story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and the magicians - in the Quran

The story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and the magicians is mentioned in several places in the Quran, but the most detailed account is found in Chapter 7, verses 103-126. According to the Quranic narrative, when Musa was sent by God to Pharaoh to demand the release of the Israelites, Pharaoh challenged Musa to a contest of magic, in order to prove that his own magicians were superior to Musa and his brother Harun. Musa accepted the challenge, and threw down his staff, which miraculously turned into a serpent. The magicians were initially impressed, but then they too threw down their staffs, which also turned into serpents. However, Musa's staff serpent swallowed up all the others, demonstrating Musa's superiority over the magicians. As a result, some of the magicians became believers in the God of Musa and Harun, and were subsequently persecuted by Pharaoh for their faith.

The story of Prophet Musa (Moses) and the magicians is mentioned in several places in the Quran, but the most detailed account is found in Chapter 20 (Ta-Ha), verses 56-73. In this story, Pharaoh challenges Musa and his brother Harun (Aaron) to a contest of miracles, and they agree to it. Pharaoh brings together all the magicians in his kingdom to face Musa, and they agree to the challenge as well.

On the day of the contest, Musa throws down his staff, which transforms into a serpent, and the magicians do the same with their staffs, which also turn into serpents. However, Musa's serpent devours all the serpents of the magicians, and they immediately recognize the power of God and fall prostrate in worship.

Pharaoh becomes angry with the magicians for believing in Musa and threatens them with severe punishment. But the magicians stand firm in their faith and proclaim their belief in the Lord of Musa and Harun. They choose to face whatever punishment may come rather than abandon their newfound faith.

This story illustrates the power of faith and the ability of even the most hardened hearts to recognize the truth when it is presented to them. It also serves as a reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, even in the face of great adversity.

Here's the translation of Chapter 20, Verses 60-73:

"[Moses] said, 'Have you come to us to drive us out of our land with your magic, O Moses? We will surely produce for you magic like it, so make an appointment between us and you - we will not fail it and neither will you - in a place equidistant [between us].' [Moses] said, 'Your appointment is on the day of the festival when the people assemble at mid-morning.' So Pharaoh went away, put together his plan, and then came [to Moses]. Moses said to the magicians summoned by Pharaoh, 'Woe to you! Do not invent lies against Allah, or He will destroy you with a punishment, and he has failed before who invents [such falsehood].' So they disputed over their affair among themselves and kept their conversation secret. They said, 'Indeed, these are two magicians who want to drive you out of your land with their magic and do away with your most exemplary way. So resolve upon your plan and then come [forward] in line. And whoever overcomes today will indeed have succeeded.' They said, 'O Moses, either you throw [your staff], or we will be the ones to throw [the first].' He said, 'Throw,' and when they threw, they bewitched the eyes of the people and struck terror into them, and they presented a great [feat of] magic. And We inspired to Moses, 'Throw your staff,' and at once it devoured what they were falsifying. So the truth was established, and abolished was what they were doing. And Pharaoh and his people were overcome right there and became debased. And the magicians fell down in prostration to Allah, exclaiming, 'We have believed in the Lord of Aaron and Moses.'"

The story of the Prophet Musa (Moses) and the magicians is mentioned in the Quran in Surah Ta-Ha, chapter 20, verses 60-73. The story narrates how Musa was sent by Allah to Pharaoh and his people, and how Pharaoh and his magicians rejected Musa's message and considered his miracles to be magic. However, Musa was able to defeat the magicians in a miracle contest by the power of Allah. The magicians then acknowledged the truth of Musa's message and believed in Allah, which angered Pharaoh even more.