The Koran (Penguin Classics) by Dawood N.J

Author:Dawood, N.J. [Dawood, N.J.]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
ISBN: 9780141917184
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Published: 2003-01-29T16:00:00+00:00

Ṭā’ Hā’

In the Name of God, the Merciful, the Compassionate

[20:1] Ṭā’ hā’.

It was not to distress you that We revealed the Koran to you, but to admonish the God-fearing. It is a revelation from Him who has created the earth and the lofty heavens, the Merciful who sits enthroned on high.

His is what the heavens and the earth contain, and all that lies between them and underneath the soil. You have no need to speak aloud; for He has knowledge of all that is secret, and all that is hidden.

He is God. There is no god but Him. His are the most gracious names.

Have you heard the story of Moses?

[20:10] When he saw a fire, he said to his people: ‘Stay here, for I can see a fire. Perchance I can bring you from it a lighted torch, or find a guide hard by the fire.’

[20:11] When he came near, a voice called out to him: ‘Moses, I am your Lord. Take off your sandals, for you are now in the sacred valley of Ṭuwā.

‘And I have chosen you: so listen to what shall be revealed.

‘I am God. There is no god but Me. Worship Me, and recite your prayers in My remembrance.

‘The Hour is sure to come. But I choose to keep it hidden, so that every soul shall be rewarded according to its labours. Let not those who disbelieve in it and yield to their desires turn your thoughts from it, lest you perish. What is it you are carrying in your right hand, Moses?’

He said: ‘It is my staff; upon it I lean and with it I beat down the leaves for my flock. And I have other uses for it besides.’

He said: ‘Moses, cast it down.’

Moses threw it down, and thereupon it turned into a slithering serpent.

[20:21] ‘Take it up and have no fear,’ He said. ‘We will change it back to its former state. And now put your hand under your armpit. It shall come out white, although unharmed: another sign.

‘We shall show you the most wondrous of all Our signs. Go to Pharaoh; he has transgressed all bounds.’

‘Lord,’ said he, ‘put courage into my heart, and make my task easy. Free my tongue from its impediment, that men may understand my speech. Appoint for me a helper from among my kin, Aaron my brother. Grant me strength through him and let him share my task, so that we may give glory to You always and remember You always. You are surely watching over us.’

He said: ‘Your request is granted, Moses. We had already shown you bounty when we revealed Our will to your mother, saying: “Put your child in the ark and let him be carried away by the river. The river will cast him on to the bank, and he shall be taken up by an enemy of Mine and his.” I lavished My love on you, so that you might be reared under My eye.

[20:40] ‘Your sister went to them and said:

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