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In this lesson of Sūrah Yūnus (verses 88–97), Shaykh Dr. Aḥsan Ḥanīf reflects on the powerful duʿā of Mūsā (ʿalayhi al-salām) against Pharaoh and his people—asking Allāh to remove their wealth and harden their hearts due to their persistent arrogance and misguidance. Allāh responds that the prayer has been accepted, commanding Mūsā and his followers to stay firm. The lesson then recounts Pharaoh’s pursuit of Banī Isrāʾīl and his last-minute declaration of faith as he drowned—an acceptance that came too late to benefit him. Allāh preserved his body as a lasting sign for future generations. The verses conclude by affirming the truth of revelation and warning against denial, explaining how some hearts are sealed and remain in disbelief until punishment becomes inevitable.