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The Highlights: Quranic Reflections No. 2

The Highlights: Quranic Reflections No. 2

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The ancient Egyptians of Musa's time dealt heavily in magic. Magicians were of the most prominent people in society and when Pharaoh wanted to defeat Musa, peace be upon him, he called on the top magicians to do so.

The job of a magician is to fool people. The best of magicians do so seamlessly and it takes a special few to decipher truth from falsehood…

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