The Holy Quran 26:51 — Surah Ash-Shu'ara

Arabic text

إِنَّا نَطْمَعُ أَن يَغْفِرَ لَنَا رَبُّنَا خَطَـٰيَـٰنَآ أَن كُنَّآ أَوَّلَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ

Translation

"(All) We desire (is) that our Rabb forgive our sins (Shirk and black magic) because we have been the first Mu'mineen (to follow Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام)."

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The steadfastness and courage of the sorcerers: that is, after the call and preaching of Musa ﵇, we were the first to announce our acceptance of the truth in a crowded gathering, before the face of the tyrant Pharaoh. This gives hope that Almighty Allah will forgive our past shortcomings.

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