At first it says...

At first it says: “And when your Lord called out to Moses (saying): ‘Go to the unjust people,” In the next verse the Qur’an adds: “The people of pharaoh; will they not fear (Allah)?” This point is worth-studying that here the only attribute of Pharaohs that is emphasized is /zulm/ (oppression).

We know that this word has got a comprehensive and extensive meaning, and polytheism is one of its manifest extensions: (“...verily polytheism is a grievous iniquity.” [^2] ) Exploitation and slavery of the Children of Israel, with those harsh punishments and tortures, is its other extension. Moreover, before anybody else, they first oppressed themselves with their wrong actions; and so we can summarize the purpose of Divine prophets’ call in struggling with oppression and tyranny in all aspects.

At this time Moses (as) tells Allah his great problems and difficulties and asks Him to strengthen and boost him more for carrying out this great mission. Here is what the Qur’an says: “Said (Moses): ‘O my Lord! Surely I fear that they will reject me?’” Thus, Moses implied that they would defeat him with their oppositions and denials before he could complete his mission and this mission could not get anywhere.

“And my breast straitens, and my tongue is not eloquent, therefore sent for Aaron (to help me).” 14. “And they have a crime against me, therefore I fear that they may slay me.” 15. “Said (Allah): ‘By no means, so go you both with Our signs, surely We are with you, hearing’.” The purpose of Moses’ wrong action, mentioned in verse 14, is an event that is referred to in Surah Al-Qasas, No. 28, verse 14.

Before his prophethood, Moses (as) entered a city and saw that one of his adherents was fighting with one of the people of Pharaoh. Moses’ adherent asked Moses’ help, and Moses (as), supporting him, struck the Coptic enemy with his fist and he died. This event sent a shock wave across the region and it forced Moses (as) to escape.