Pharaoh’s Arrogance
28:36 When Moses went to them with our proofs, clear and profound, they said, “This is fabricated magic. We have never heard of this from our ancient ancestors.” 28:37 Moses said, “My Lord knows best who brought the guidance from Him, and who will be the ultimate victors. Surely, the transgressors never succeed.” 28:38 Pharaoh said, “O you elders, I have not known of any god for you other than me. Therefore, fire the adobe, O Hãmãn, in order to build a tower, that I may take a look at the god of Moses. I am sure that he is a liar.” 28:39 Thus, he and his troops continued to commit arrogance on earth, without any right, and thought that they would not be returned to us. 28:40 Consequently, we punished him and his troops, by throwing them into the sea. Note the consequences for the transgressors. 28:41 We made them imams who led their people to Hell. Furthermore, on the Day of Resurrection, they will have no help. 28:42 They incurred in this life condemnation, and on the Day of Resurrection they will be despised.
Why does Pharaoh call the proofs “fabricated magic”? I can understand magic, but fabricated?