Surah 20. Ta-ha

In the name of ALLAH, the Benevolent, the Merciful

1. Ta Ha.
2. We have not sent the Qur'an down to you for suffering,
3. But as a reminder to the fearful,
4. A Revelation from He Who created the earth and the heavens on high:
5. The Benevolent, upon the Throne established.
6. His is what is in the skies and what is in the land and what is between them and what is beneath the soil;
7. And if you proclaim the Word then surely He knows the reasons and the secrets.

8. ALLAH! There is no God save Him. His are the most beautiful names.
9. Has there come to you the story of Moses?
10. When he saw a fire and said to his folk: Wait! I see a fire far off. Perhaps I may bring you a brand therefrom or may find Guidance at the fire.
11. And when he reached it, he was called by name: O Moses!
12. Lo! I, even I, am your Lord. So take off your shoes, for Lo! you are in the holy valley of Tuwa.
13. And I have chosen you, so hearken to that which is inspired.
14. Lo! I, even I, am ALLAH. There is no God save Me. Serve Me and establish worship for My remembrance.

15. Surely the Hour is come: I all but conceal it; to repay every person by means of what he pursues.

16. Therefore, let not him turn you aside from it who believes not therein but follows his own desire, lest you perish.
17. And what is that in your right hand, O Moses?
18. He said: This is my staff whereon I lean, and wherewith I beat down branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses.
19. He said: Cast it down, O Moses!
20. So he cast it down, and Lo! it was a serpent, gliding.
21. He said: Grasp it and fear not. We shall return it to its former state.
22. And thrust your hand within your armpit, it will come forth white without hurt. Another Sign.
23. That We may show you of Our greater Signs,
24. Go to Pharaoh! Lo! he has transgressed.

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