What is the interpretation of verse 56 of Surat Az-Zukhruf, and will there be a great destruction from Allah Almighty for the land of Egypt supported by verse 137 of Surat Al-A'raf, given that there are still traces of Ramesses II, the Pharaoh who ruled Egypt in the era of our Prophet Moses (peace be upon him)?
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The meaning of the verse: "And We made them a precedent and an example for others" is that Pharaoh's people were a precedent and a lesson for those among the disbelievers who would commit similar actions, preceding them into the Fire, and an admonition for those who came after them, so they might learn from them. The verse does not contain any evidence for the destruction of the people of Egypt, for Allah is capable of inflicting various types of torment upon whomever He wills. What has been mentioned about Ramses and his artifacts requires evidence to prove it.
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