The Holy Quran 44:31 — Surah Ad-Dukhan
Arabic text
مِن فِرْعَوْنَ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَالِيًا مِّنَ ٱلْمُسْرِفِينَ
Translation
...of Fir'oun. He was certainly a haughty (a very proud) person from those who transgress (the boundaries of humanity and morality).
Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani
Rather, Pharaoh's very existence was an affliction in the flesh. That is, he was extremely arrogant and rebellious.
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