طه

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 Endeavour.

"Therefore let not such as believe not therein but follow their own lusts, divert thee therefrom, lest thou perish!"..

"And what is that in the 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.