🌿 1. The verse is mentioned (Surah An-Nāzi‘āt 79:18)

Allah says to Prophet Musa (Moses), peace be upon him:

'Go to Pharaoh and say: ‘Will you purify yourself?’' ('فَقُلْ هَل لَّكَ إِلَىٰٓ أَن تَزَكَّىٰ') (Surah An-Nāzi‘āt, 79:18)

This is part of Allah’s command to Musa (A.S.) to go to Pharaoh — the same Pharaoh who claimed 'I am your lord, most high' (79:24) — and yet, Allah still invited him to repent and purify himself.

🌸 2. Why Allah gave Pharaoh a chance

This is one of the most powerful examples of Allah’s infinite mercy and justice.

(a) Allah’s mercy extends to all — even the worst of sinners Pharaoh called himself a god, enslaved people, and committed great tyranny — yet Allah still sent him a messenger, Musa (A.S.), with signs, proofs, and even soft words. Allah told Musa and Harun: 'Go, both of you, to Pharaoh, for he has indeed transgressed. But speak to him gently, that perhaps he may take heed or fear [Allah].' (Surah Ṭā-Hā 20:43–44) Think about that — gentle words even for Pharaoh! That’s divine compassion. (b) Because Allah’s justice demands that everyone gets a fair chance

Before Allah punishes anyone, He always sends guidance.

'We never punish until We have sent a messenger.' (Surah Al-Isrā’ 17:15) So even Pharaoh, with all his arrogance, could not be destroyed until the message was made clear to him. This fulfills divine justice — that no one can claim ignorance or unfairness before Allah. (c) Because repentance is always open — until death Allah never closes the door of repentance until the soul reaches the throat (at death). Pharaoh was given time, signs, and chances — not because Allah didn’t know he would reject them, but because Allah’s way is to show mercy and give everyone the opportunity to turn back.

When Pharaoh finally tried to repent at the time of drowning, Allah said:

'Now? When you had disobeyed before and were one of the corrupters?' (Surah Yunus 10:91) 'So today We will preserve your body so you may be a sign for those after you.' (10:92).