Surah 20

Tâ-Hâ.

We have not sent down the Qur’ân unto you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) to cause you distress,

But only as a Reminder to those who fear (Allâh).

A revelation from Him (Allâh) Who has created the earth and high heavens.

The Most Gracious (Allâh) rose over (Istawâ) the (Mighty) Throne (in a manner that suits His Majesty).

To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and all that is on the earth, and all that is between them, and all that is under the soil.

And if you (O Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) speak (the invocation) aloud, then verily, He knows the secret and that which is yet more hidden.

Allâh! Lâ ilâha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He)! To Him belong the Best Names.[1]

And has there come to you the story of Mûsâ (Moses)?

When he saw a fire, he said to his family: "Wait! Verily, I have seen a fire; perhaps I can bring you some burning brand therefrom, or find some guidance at the fire."

And when he came to it (the fire), he was called by name: "O Mûsâ (Moses)!

"Verily I am your Lord! So take off your shoes; you are in the sacred valley, Tuwa.

"And I have chosen you. So listen to that which will be revealed (to you).

"Verily! I am Allâh! Lâ ilâha illa Ana (none has the right to be worshipped but I), so worship Me, and perform As-Salât (Iqâmat-as-Salât) for My Remembrance.

"Verily, the Hour is coming - and I am almost hiding it from Myself - that every person may be rewarded for that which he strives.

"Therefore, let not the one who believes not therein (i.e. in the Day of Resurrection, Reckoning, Paradise and Hell.), but follows his own lusts,[2] divert you therefrom, lest you perish.

"And what is that in your right hand, O Mûsâ (Moses)?"

He said: "This is my stick, whereon I lean, and wherewith I beat down branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses."

(Allâh) said: "Cast it down, O Mûsâ (Moses)!"

He cast it down, and behold! It was a snake, moving quickly.