He said: Cast. So when they cast, they deceived the people's eyes and frightened them, and they produced a mighty enchantment.

And when the magicians came, Musa said to them: Cast down what you have to cast.

So when they cast down, Musa said to them: What you have brought is deception; surely Allah will make it naught; surely Allah does not make the work of mischief-makers to thrive.