Have they never traveled in the land that they could see the end of those who have gone before them? They were stronger than they in power and have left mightier traces in the land, but Allah seized them because of their sins and there was none to save them from Allah. They met this doom because their Messengers came to them with clear Signs34 and they refused to believe in them. Consequently, Allah seized them. Indeed, He is Mighty and very stern in punishment. We sent Moses35 to Pharaoh and Haman36 and Korah with Our Signs and a clear authority of appointment,37 but they said, "He is a sorcerer, a liar." Then, when he brought them the truth38 from Ourself, they said, "Kill the sons of those who have believed and joined him and spare their daughters."39 But the disbelievers plot ended in vain.40 One day41 Pharaoh said to his courtiers, "Let me alone that I may kill this Moses42 and let him call to his Lord. I fear. he will change your religion, or cause mischief to appear in the land."43 Moses said, "I have taken refuge in my Lord and your Lord against every arrogant person who does not believe in the Day of Reckoning."44