The Holy Quran 10:80 — Surah Yunus

Arabic text

فَلَمَّا جَآءَ ٱلسَّحَرَةُ قَالَ لَهُم مُّوسَىٰٓ أَلْقُوا۟ مَآ أَنتُم مُّلْقُونَ

Translation

Then, when the magicians came (to challenge Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام and asked him whether he would like to begin the contest), Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام told them, "Throw that (sticks and ropes) which you throw (to create your magic)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

it is mentioned elsewhere that the magicians asked Musa ﵇ whether he would go first in showing his feat or whether they should. In reply Musa ﵇ said: show what you have to show — for when the truth comes after falsehood has fully tested its strength and put itself on display, and, humbling falsehood, wipes it out completely, this is more effective and makes…

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