Surah Al-A'raf, Ayah 113
Quran 7:113 · The Heights · Makki · Para 9 · Page 164
وَجَآءَ السَّحَرَةُ فِرْعَوْنَ قَالُوْۤا اِنَّ لَنَا لَاَجْرًا اِنْ كُنَّا نَحْنُ الْغٰلِبِیْنَ ۟
Transliteration
Wajaa assaharatufirAAawna qaloo inna lana laajran in kunnanahnu alghalibeen
Saheeh International
And the magicians came to Pharaoh. They said, "Indeed for us is a reward if we are the predominant."
Al-Mukhtasar fi Tafsir
So Pharaoh sent people to call the magicians, and when they came to Pharaoh they asked him if they would have a reward if they were the winners and overcame Moses with their magic.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (abridged) on 7:113–7:114
And so the sorcerers came to Fir'awn. They said: "Indeed there will be a (good) reward for us if we are the victors. (113)He said: "Yes, and moreover you will (in that case) be of the nearest (to me). (114)
The Magicians convene and change Their Ropes into Snakes before Musa
Allah describes the conversation that took place between Fir'awn and the magicians he collected to defeat Musa, peace be upon him. Fir'awn told them that he will reward them and give them tremendous provisions. He made them hope in acquiring what they wished for and to make them among his private audience and best associates. When they were assured of the cursed Fir'awn's promises,