The Holy Quran 20:90 — Surah Taha

Arabic text

وَلَقَدْ قَالَ لَهُمْ هَـٰرُونُ مِن قَبْلُ يَـٰقَوْمِ إِنَّمَا فُتِنتُم بِهِۦ ۖ وَإِنَّ رَبَّكُمُ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنُ فَٱتَّبِعُونِى وَأَطِيعُوٓا۟ أَمْرِى

Translation

Haaroon عليه الصلاة والسلام definitely told them before (the arrival of Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام), "O my people! You are merely being tested (tempted) with this (golden calf). Without doubt, your Rabb is Ar Rahmaan (and not this calf), so follow me and obey my command (me)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

Harun ﵇ warns the people: that is, Harun ﵇ had already gently admonished them in words: this calf with which you are infatuated cannot be god. Your Lord is the Most Merciful alone, Who, just consider, has until now rained down so many mercies upon you. Where are you going, leaving Him? I am the deputy of Musa ﵇ and am myself a prophet.

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