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In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
- Ta Ha.
- We have not sent down the Qur'an to thee to be (an occasion) for thy distress,
- But only as an admonition to those who fear (Allah), --
- A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the heavens on high.
- (Allah) Most Gracious is firmly established on the throne (of authority).
- To Him belongs what is in the heavens and on earth, and all between them, and all beneath the soil.
- If thou pronounce the word aloud, (it is no matter): For verily He knoweth what is secret and what is yet more hidden.
- Allah! there is no god but He! To Him belong the Most Beautiful Names.
- Has the story of Moses reached thee?
- Behold, he saw a fire: So he said to his family, "Tarry ye; I perceive a fire; perhaps I can bring you some burning brand therefrom or find some guidance at the fire."
- But when he came to the fire, a voice was heard: "O Moses!
- "Verily I am thy Lord! Therefore (in My presence) put off thy shoes: Thou art in the sacred valley Tuwa.
- "I have chosen thee: Listen, then, to the inspiration (sent to thee).
- "Verily, I am Allah: There is no god but I: So serve thou me (only), and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise.
- "Verily the Hour is coming -- My design is to keep it hidden -- for every soul to receive its reward by the measure of its endeavor.
- "Therefore let not such as believe not therein but follow their own lusts, divert thee therefrom, lest thou perish!"...
- And what is that in thy right hand, O Moses?"
- He said, "It is my rod: On it I lean; with it I beat down fodder for my flocks; and in it I find other uses."
- (Allah) said, "Throw it, O Moses!"
- He threw it, and behold! it was a snake, active in motion.
- (Allah) said, "Seize it, and fear not: We shall return it at once to its former condition"...
- Now draw thy hand close to thy side: It shall come forth white (and shining), without harm (or stain), -- as another Sign, --
- "In order that We may show thee (two) of Our Greater Signs.
- "Go thou to Pharaoh for he had indeed transgressed all bounds."
- (Moses) said: "O my Lord! expand me my breast;"
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