1. In the dialogue between Musâ AS and Pharaoh, starting with this question and answer; “[Pharaoh] said: "Then what is the status of earlier generations (who never believed in your Lord)?"What did Musâ reply?
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The correct answer is : My Lord alone has knowledge of that, recorded in a Book. He neither errs nor forgets
Ref: Surah TaHa 20: 51-52
Arabic:
قَالَ فَمَا بَالُ ٱلْقُرُونِ ٱلْأُولَىٰ ٥١
قَالَ عِلْمُهَا عِندَ رَبِّى فِى كِتَـٰبٍۢ ۖ لَّا يَضِلُّ رَبِّى وَلَا يَنسَى ٥٢
Translation:
Pharaoh asked, “And what about previous peoples?”
He replied, “That knowledge is with my Lord in a Record. My Lord neither falters nor forgets ˹anything˺.”
Tafseer / Explanation:
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Verse 51: Pharaoh questions Musa (Moses) about the fate of previous generations, possibly to trap him or distract from the message.
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Musa replies that knowledge of those nations rests solely with Allah, recorded perfectly in His Book.
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He emphasizes that Allah never errs nor forgets anything—His justice is flawless and His record is complete.
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This response redirects focus from curiosity about others to accountability before Allah.
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The verses highlight divine knowledge, justice, and the importance of focusing on one’s own deeds.