the Holy Quran in English Translation: Mamdouk Bickthal Surat THAAHAA 1:30

In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.

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Ta. Ha.
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We have not revealed unto thee (Muhammad) this Qur’an that thou shouldst be distressed,
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But as a reminder unto him who feareth,
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A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the high heavens,
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The Beneficent One, Who is established on the Throne.




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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.
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And if thou speakest aloud, then lo! He knoweth the secret (thought) and (that which is yet) more hidden.
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Allah! There is no God save Him. His are the most beautiful names.
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Hath there come unto thee the story of Moses ?
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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.
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And when he reached it, he was called by name: O Moses!
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Lo! I, even I, am thy Lord, So take off thy shoes, for lo! thou art in the holy valley of Tuwa.
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And I have chosen thee, so hearken unto that which is inspired.
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Lo! I, even I, am Allah, There is no God save Me. So serve Me and establish worship for My remembrance.
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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).
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Therefor, let not him turn thee aside from (the thought of) it who believeth not therein but followeth his own desire, lest thou perish.
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And what is that in thy right hand, O Moses ?
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He said: This is my staff whereon I lean, and wherewith I bear down branches for my sheep, and He said: This is my staff whereon I lean, and wherewith I bear down branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses.
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He said: Cast it down, O Moses!
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So he cast it down, and lo! it was a serpent, gliding.
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He said: Grasp it and fear not. We shall return it to its former state.
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And thrust thy hand within thine armpit, it will come forth white without hurt. (That will be) another token.
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That We may show thee (some) of Our greater portents,
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Go thou unto Pharaoh! Lo! he hath transgressed (the bounds).
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(Moses) said: My Lord! relieve my mind
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And ease my task for me;
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And loose a knot from my tongue,
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That they may understand my saying.
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Appoint for me a henchman from my folk,
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