Taa-Haa · Surah 20

Ta. Ha

We have not revealed unto thee (Muhammad) this Qur'an that thou shouldst be distressed

But as a reminder unto him who feareth

A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the high heavens

The Beneficent One, Who is established on the Throne

Unto Him belongeth whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth, and whatsoever is between them, and whatsoever is beneath the sod

And if thou speakest aloud, then lo! He knoweth the secret (thought) and (that which is yet) more hidden

Allah! There is no Allah save Him. His are the most beautiful names

Hath there come unto thee the story of Moses

When he saw a fire and said unto his folk: Lo! Wait! I see a fire afar off. Peradventure I may bring you a brand therefrom or may find guidance at the fire

And when he reached it, he was called by name: O Moses

Lo! I, even I, am thy Lord, So take off thy shoes, for lo! thou art in the holy valley of Tuwa

And I have chosen thee, so hearken unto that which is inspired

Lo! I, even I, am Allah, There is no Allah save Me. So serve Me and establish worship for My remembrance

Lo! the Hour is surely coming. But I will to keep it hidden, that every soul may be rewarded for that which it striveth (to achieve)

Therefor, let not him turn thee aside from (the thought of) it who believeth not therein but followeth his own desire, lest thou perish

And what is that in thy right hand, O Moses

He said: This is my staff whereon I lean, and wherewith I bear down branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses

He said: Cast it down, O Moses

So he cast it down, and lo! it was a serpent, gliding

He said: Grasp it and fear not. We shall return it to its former state

And thrust thy hand within thine armpit, it will come forth white without hurt. (That will be) another token

That We may show thee (some) of Our greater portents

Go thou unto Pharaoh! Lo! he hath transgressed (the bounds)

(Moses) said: My Lord! relieve my mind

And ease my task for me

And loose a knot from my tongue

That they may understand my saying

Appoint for me a henchman from my folk

Aaron, my brother

Confirm my strength with him

And let him share my task

That we may glorify Thee much

And much remember Thee

Lo! Thou art ever Seeing us

He said: Thou art granted thy request, O Moses

And indeed, another time, already We have shown thee favour

When we inspired in thy mother that which is inspired

Saying: Throw him into the ark, and throw it into the river, then the river shall throw it on to the bank, and there an enemy to Me and an enemy to him shall take him. And I endued thee with love from Me that thou mightest be trained according to My will

When thy sister went and said: Shall I show you one who will nurse him? and we restored thee to thy mother that her eyes might be refreshed and might not sorrow. And thou didst kill a man and We delivered thee from great distress, and tried thee with a heavy trial. And thou didst tarry years among the folk of Midian. Then camest thou (hither) by (My) providence, O Moses