The next day, Qaroon gathered the Bani Israail. Together, they went to Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام and said: “The Bani Israail are waiting for you; give them guidance and advice.” Whilst Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام offered them counsel and advice, he began explaining a host of punishments reserved for those who commit sins.

Qaroon started saying: “Does this apply to everyone, including even you?” He عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام replied: “Even for me.” Qaroon then said: “The Bani Israail assume that you have committed adultery with so-and-so [woman].”

Hearing this, Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام said: “Call her here.” When she came, he began to say, “I give you an oath by that Being Who parted the sea, made pathways for the Bani Israail within it, and Who revealed the Torah; speak the truth.”

The woman then became frightened and did not say anything against this Messenger of Allah. She said to herself in her heart  that it was better to repent from this. She humbly said to Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام: “By Allah Almighty! Whatever Qaroon wants me to speak is falsehood. The truth is, he offered great wealth in return for me to place false accusations upon you.”

Having heard this, Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام fell into Sajdah in tears and started humbly saying, “O Lord! If I am Your Messenger, inflict Your wrath upon Qaroon for my sake”. Allah Almighty sent a revelation to him: “I have ordered the earth to obey you. Whatever command you wish, you may issue to it.’’

Sayyiduna Musa عَـلَيْـهِ الـسَّـلَام then began to state, “O Bani Israail! Allah Almighty has sent me to Qaroon, as He عَزَّوَجَلَّ sent me to Fir’awn. Those with Qaroon should stay with him where he is, and those with me should separate from him.” Everyone then left Qaroon, except for just two people.