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As for those who desire only the life of this world and its bounties, We shall fully repay them in this life for all they do, and they shall suffer no diminution of their just dues.” (Verse 15)

We inspire Moses and his brother: ‘Take for your people some houses in Egypt, and make your houses places of worship, and be constant in prayer.’ And give glad tidings to all believers.

verse uses the term ‘sultan’ which means authority, in place of ‘evidence’ because authority provides strength, and the one who has a proof to support his claim is in a position of strength: “No evidence whatever have you for this.”

They obey what can neither harm nor benefit them and say: ‘These will intercede for us with God.’

In reply, the Prophet is instructed to say to them: “Do you presume to inform God of something in the heavens or on earth that He does not know?” (Verse 18)

God does not know anyone who can intercede with Him. Do you then presume to know what is unknown to God Himself?

Imagine the feelings of majesty and magnificence of a person who sees the sun rising and setting for the first time, or the full moon making its first appearance followed by its first setting?