The Truth about the Alleged Punishment for Apostasy in Islam — Page 164
164 157 That when he [M o ses as ] came to them [the Pharaoh and his people] with the truth [that was granted to him] from Us, they [the Pharaoh and his people] said to kill not just Moses and those who believed him but also their sons, but keep their women alive. But the design of the disbelievers is nothing but wasteful. Today exactly the same voice is being raised by the Pakistani ulema against the Ahmad i s. By 'keeping the daughters alive' they (ulema) mean the same as was meant by this expression by Pharaoh i. e. do not kill those among them who are cowards and will comply with you. The adversaries of truth always drum up such plans. However, Allah the Exalted declares that all the plans of the disbelievers will come to naught. The Holy Qur’an states that the Pharaoh said leave me to kill Moses. He expressed his fear lest he [Moses as ] should change his people’s faith and make them apostate or that he should create disorder in his country. 157 And when he came to them with truth from Us, they said: 'Slay the sons of those who have believed with him, and let their women live. ' But the design of the disbelievers is but a thing wasted. And Pharaoh said: 'Leave me alone that I may kill Moses; … (The Holy Qur’an 40: 26, 27). [Publisher]