and indeed even before had aaron said unto them o my people! you are but being tempted to evil by this for behold your sustainer is the most gracious! follow me then and obey my bidding!
ولقد قال لهم هارون من قبل يا قوم إنما فتنتم به وإن ربكم الرحمن فاتبعوني وأطيعوا أمري