and indeed we gave musa the scripture but dispute arose therein. and had it not been for a word that went forth before from your lord and the matter would have been settled between them. but truly they are in grave doubt thereto.
ولقد آتينا موسى الكتاب فاختلف فيه ولولا كلمة سبقت من ربك لقضي بينهم وإنهم لفي شك منه مريب