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Quran Ayat regarding Pharaoh/Phiron(Direct Word)

Explore the profound narratives and lessons embedded in the Quran Ayat about Pharaoh/Phiron(Direct Word), a topic that reveals the timeless struggle between arrogance and faith. This page curates every direct mention of Pharaoh in the Quran, offering a structured pathway for readers to delve into the original Arabic text, its translations, and the rich layers of Tafsir. By focusing solely on the explicit term, we provide a precise and comprehensive study tool for anyone seeking to understand how this historical figure is portrayed in Islamic scripture.

Our organization allows you to trace the Pharaoh/Phiron(Direct Word) in the Quran across various contexts—from his confrontation with Prophet Musa to his ultimate downfall. Each Ayat is presented with clarity, enabling you to compare translations and explore scholarly interpretations that illuminate the Quranic guidance on power, humility, and divine justice. Whether you are a student, researcher, or casual reader, this resource simplifies your study by grouping related verses, making it easier to reflect on the lessons from Pharaoh’s story and their relevance today.

Dive into this curated collection to uncover the significance of Pharaoh in Islamic teachings and how his narrative serves as a warning against tyranny. With a focus on direct references, this page ensures that your exploration is both focused and enriching, offering a unique lens into the Quran’s approach to historical examples. Start your journey here and let the verses speak to you through faithful translations and insightful Tafsir.

Ayah 97

إِلَىٰ فِرۡعَوۡنَ وَمَلَإِيْهِۦ فَٱتَّبَعُوٓاْ أَمۡرَ فِرۡعَوۡنَۖ وَمَآ أَمۡرُ فِرۡعَوۡنَ بِرَشِيدٖ

97. To Fir'awn and his chiefs [197], and they followed the command of Fir'awn. And the command of Fir'awn was not rightly guided [198].

Surah Name : Hud   Surah Number : 11   Ayat Number: 97

Ayah 46

ٱلنَّارُ يُعۡرَضُونَ عَلَيۡهَا غُدُوّٗا وَعَشِيّٗاۚ وَيَوۡمَ تَقُومُ ٱلسَّاعَةُ أَدۡخِلُوٓاْ ءَالَ فِرۡعَوۡنَ أَشَدَّ ٱلۡعَذَابِ

46. The fire to which they are exposed, in the morning [122] and evening, and the day when the Hour shall come, it shall be ordered [123] to cause the people of Pharaoh to enter the most grievous punishment (124).

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 46

Ayah 45

فَوَقَىٰهُ ٱللَّهُ سَيِّـَٔاتِ مَا مَكَرُواْۖ وَحَاقَ بِـَٔالِ فِرۡعَوۡنَ سُوٓءُ ٱلۡعَذَابِ

45. So, Allah saved [119] him from the evils [120] of their plot, and an evil punishment surrounded (121) the people of Pharaoh.

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 45

Ayah 37

أَسۡبَٰبَ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ فَأَطَّلِعَ إِلَىٰٓ إِلَٰهِ مُوسَىٰ وَإِنِّي لَأَظُنُّهُۥ كَٰذِبٗاۚ وَكَذَٰلِكَ زُيِّنَ لِفِرۡعَوۡنَ سُوٓءُ عَمَلِهِۦ وَصُدَّ عَنِ ٱلسَّبِيلِۚ وَمَا كَيۡدُ فِرۡعَوۡنَ إِلَّا فِي تَبَابٖ

37. The ways to the[99] heavens" so that I may peep at the God [100] of Musa. And surely I think he is a liar (101). And thus his evil deed was made to look attractive (102) in the eyes of Pharaoh and he was barred(103) from the (right) way. And the design of Pharaoh ended in ruin (104).

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 37

Ayah 36

وَقَالَ فِرۡعَوۡنُ يَٰهَٰمَٰنُ ٱبۡنِ لِي صَرۡحٗا لَّعَلِّيٓ أَبۡلُغُ ٱلۡأَسۡبَٰبَ

36. And Pharaoh said [97]: "0 Hamaan, build for me a lofty tower that I may reach the ways".

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 36

Ayah 29

يَٰقَوۡمِ لَكُمُ ٱلۡمُلۡكُ ٱلۡيَوۡمَ ظَٰهِرِينَ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ فَمَن يَنصُرُنَا مِنۢ بَأۡسِ ٱللَّهِ إِن جَآءَنَاۚ قَالَ فِرۡعَوۡنُ مَآ أُرِيكُمۡ إِلَّا مَآ أَرَىٰ وَمَآ أَهۡدِيكُمۡ إِلَّا سَبِيلَ ٱلرَّشَادِ

29. "O my people, yours is the sovereignty [76] today. You have dominance in the land. But who will save us from the punishment of Allah, if it comes [77] upon us?" Pharaoh said: "I show you only that which I see, and I do not tell you except that which leads to the (78) way of goodness."

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 29

Ayah 28

وَقَالَ رَجُلٞ مُّؤۡمِنٞ مِّنۡ ءَالِ فِرۡعَوۡنَ يَكۡتُمُ إِيمَٰنَهُۥٓ أَتَقۡتُلُونَ رَجُلًا أَن يَقُولَ رَبِّيَ ٱللَّهُ وَقَدۡ جَآءَكُم بِٱلۡبَيِّنَٰتِ مِن رَّبِّكُمۡۖ وَإِن يَكُ كَٰذِبٗا فَعَلَيۡهِ كَذِبُهُۥۖ وَإِن يَكُ صَادِقٗا يُصِبۡكُم بَعۡضُ ٱلَّذِي يَعِدُكُمۡۖ إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَا يَهۡدِي مَنۡ هُوَ مُسۡرِفٞ كَذَّابٞ

28.And a faithful [69] Muslim from amongst the people of Pharaoh who used to conceal [70] his faith said: "Do you slay (71) a man because he says: My Lord is Allah'. And he has indeed brought for you clear signs (72) from your Lord. And if he is a liar, then the curse of his lying is upon (73) him, but if he is truthful, then some of that which he promises (74) you with, shall befall you". Surely Allah does not guide the one who is an extravagant and a shameful liar (75).

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 28

Ayah 26

وَقَالَ فِرۡعَوۡنُ ذَرُونِيٓ أَقۡتُلۡ مُوسَىٰ وَلۡيَدۡعُ رَبَّهُۥٓۖ إِنِّيٓ أَخَافُ أَن يُبَدِّلَ دِينَكُمۡ أَوۡ أَن يُظۡهِرَ فِي ٱلۡأَرۡضِ ٱلۡفَسَادَ

26. And Pharaoh said [63]: "Leave me alone that I may kill Musa and let him call [64] his Lord. I fear that he will change your religion or he will (65) cause disorder in the land (66)".

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 26

Ayah 24

إِلَىٰ فِرۡعَوۡنَ وَهَٰمَٰنَ وَقَٰرُونَ فَقَالُواْ سَٰحِرٞ كَذَّابٞ

24. To the Pharaoh and Hamaan and Qarun. But they said: "He is a magician, a liar [59]"

Surah Name : Ghafir   Surah Number : 40   Ayat Number: 24

Ayah 39

فَتَوَلَّىٰ بِرُكۡنِهِۦ وَقَالَ سَٰحِرٌ أَوۡ مَجۡنُونٞ

39.But, he (Pharaoh) turned away with his forces (43) and said: "A magician or a madman (44) (is Musa)."

Surah Name : Adh-Dhariyat   Surah Number : 51   Ayat Number: 39

Ayah 38

وَفِي مُوسَىٰٓ إِذۡ أَرۡسَلۡنَٰهُ إِلَىٰ فِرۡعَوۡنَ بِسُلۡطَٰنٖ مُّبِينٖ

38.And in Musa [41] also, when We sent him to the Pharaoh with clear authority [42]

Surah Name : Adh-Dhariyat   Surah Number : 51   Ayat Number: 38

Ayah 15

إِنَّآ أَرۡسَلۡنَآ إِلَيۡكُمۡ رَسُولٗا شَٰهِدًا عَلَيۡكُمۡ كَمَآ أَرۡسَلۡنَآ إِلَىٰ فِرۡعَوۡنَ رَسُولٗا

15.Indeed, We have sent to you [18] a Messenger [19], who is a witness [20] against you, just as We sent a Messenger towards Pharaoh [21].

Surah Name : Al-Muzzammil   Surah Number : 73   Ayat Number: 15

Ayah 16

فَعَصَىٰ فِرۡعَوۡنُ ٱلرَّسُولَ فَأَخَذۡنَٰهُ أَخۡذٗا وَبِيلٗا

16.But Pharaoh disobeyed [22] the Messenger. So We seized him with a terrible penalty [23].

Surah Name : Al-Muzzammil   Surah Number : 73   Ayat Number: 16

Ayah 41

وَلَقَدۡ جَآءَ ءَالَ فِرۡعَوۡنَ ٱلنُّذُرُ

41.And certainly the warning messengers came to the people of Pharaoh [55].

Surah Name : Al-Qamar   Surah Number : 54   Ayat Number: 41

Ayah 13

وَعَادٞ وَفِرۡعَوۡنُ وَإِخۡوَٰنُ لُوطٖ

13. And the Aad, the Pharaoh and the brothers of Lut [22].

Surah Name : Qaf   Surah Number : 50   Ayat Number: 13

Ayah 17

۞وَلَقَدۡ فَتَنَّا قَبۡلَهُمۡ قَوۡمَ فِرۡعَوۡنَ وَجَآءَهُمۡ رَسُولٞ كَرِيمٌ

17. And indeed. We tried the people of Pharaoh [16] before them, and a Noble Messenger came to them[17].

Surah Name : Ad-Dukhan   Surah Number : 44   Ayat Number: 17

Ayah 31

مِن فِرۡعَوۡنَۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ عَالِيٗا مِّنَ ٱلۡمُسۡرِفِينَ

31.From Pharaoh who is indeed a tyrant, haughty and guilty of excesses.

Surah Name : Ad-Dukhan   Surah Number : 44   Ayat Number: 31

Ayah 11

وَضَرَبَ ٱللَّهُ مَثَلٗا لِّلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ ٱمۡرَأَتَ فِرۡعَوۡنَ إِذۡ قَالَتۡ رَبِّ ٱبۡنِ لِي عِندَكَ بَيۡتٗا فِي ٱلۡجَنَّةِ وَنَجِّنِي مِن فِرۡعَوۡنَ وَعَمَلِهِۦ وَنَجِّنِي مِنَ ٱلۡقَوۡمِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ

11. And Allah sets out for the believers an example [38] of the wife [39] of the Pharaoh when she said: "My Lord, build for me a house (40) with You in Paradise and deliver me from the Pharaoh and his misdeeds, and deliver me from the unjust (41) people."

Surah Name : At-Tahreem   Surah Number : 66   Ayat Number: 11

Ayah 46

وَلَقَدۡ أَرۡسَلۡنَا مُوسَىٰ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَآ إِلَىٰ فِرۡعَوۡنَ وَمَلَإِيْهِۦ فَقَالَ إِنِّي رَسُولُ رَبِّ ٱلۡعَٰلَمِينَ

46. And indeed We sent Musa [81] with Our Signs to Pharaoh and his chief, and he (Musa) said: "Sure I am the Messenger (82) of Him who is the lord of the entire universe.

Surah Name : Az-Zukhruf   Surah Number : 43   Ayat Number: 46

Ayah 51

وَنَادَىٰ فِرۡعَوۡنُ فِي قَوۡمِهِۦ قَالَ يَٰقَوۡمِ أَلَيۡسَ لِي مُلۡكُ مِصۡرَ وَهَٰذِهِ ٱلۡأَنۡهَٰرُ تَجۡرِي مِن تَحۡتِيٓۚ أَفَلَا تُبۡصِرُونَ

51. And Pharaoh proclaimed among his people: "O my people! Does not the kingdom of Egypt [91] belong to me along with these streams [92] that flow beneath Then, do you not see?"

Surah Name : Az-Zukhruf   Surah Number : 43   Ayat Number: 51

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