Surah Al-A'raf — Ayah 116 (7:116)

English translation (Saheeh International)

He said, "Throw," and when they threw, they bewitched the eyes of the people and struck terror into them, and they presented a great [feat of] magic.¹

1. - Their staffs and ropes appeared as writhing snakes.

Brief commentary

Trusting in Allah that he would overcome them, Moses was not worried about them. He told them to throw their ropes and sticks. When they threw them they cast a mighty spell over the eyes of the people watching the spectacle, so that things looked different to reality, and the people became awed and frightened.