Transliteration:( Fa alqaa 'asaahu fa izaaa hiya su'baanum mubeen )
40 From this we learn that miracles are presented as proofs of prophethood and not to destroy the infidels. Otherwise, the stick of Hazrat Moosa (On whom be peace) turning into a snake could have swallowed the Pharoah. Our beloved Prophet صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم split off the moon but did not destroy Abu Jahl by splitting his heart.
You should also remember the proof of prophethood is provided through miracles, and the proof of the Divine book is provided by the sayings of the Prophet. Because our Holy Qur'an is also the miracle of our Holy Prophet's صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم Prophethood, while in terms of a Divine Book is proven by the sayings of the Holy Prophet.
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The tafsir of Surah Ash-Shura verse 32 by Ibn Kathir is unavailable here.
Please refer to Surah Shura ayat 29 which provides the complete commentary from verse 29 through 37.
27. Thuban means a serpent. At other places, the Quran has used hayyatun (snake) and jaann (a small snake) to describe the snake of the staff. The interpretation given by Imam Razi is that the snake of the staff looked like a serpent from its big size and has been called jaann on account of its swift movement which is characteristic of small snakes.
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