[20.1] TaHa.
[20.2] We have not sent down the Koran to you for you to be tired,
[20.3] but as a reminder to he who fears.
[20.4] It is a sending down from Him who has created the earth, and the high heavens,
[20.5] the Merciful willed to the Throne.
[20.6] To Him belongs all that is in the heavens and the earth, and all that lies between them, and underneath the soil.
[20.7] If you speak loudly; He has indeed knowledge of the secret and the hidden.
[20.8] Allah, there is no god except He. To Him belong the most Beautiful Names.
[20.9] Has the story of Moses reached you?
[20.10] When he saw a fire, he said to his family: 'Stay here, for I can see a fire. Perhaps I
can bring you a lighted torch orefind at the fire guidance.'
[20.11] When he reached it, he was called: 'O Moses,
[20.12] I am your Lord. Take off your shoes, for you are in Towa, the sacred valley.
[20.13] I have chosen you. Therefore, listen to what shall be revealed.
[20.14] Indeed, I am Allah. There is no god except Me. Worship Me, and establish the prayer of My remembrance.
[20.15] The Hour is coming. I almost conceal it, so that every soul will be recompensed for its labors.
[20.16] Do not let those who disbelieve in it and follow their desires bar you from it, or you will perish.
[20.17] What is that in your right hand, Moses?'
[20.18] 'It is my staff,” Moses replied, “upon it I lean and with it I beat down leaves to feed
my sheep and for me there are other uses in it.'
[20.19] He said: 'Moses, cast it down.'
[20.20] So he cast it down, and thereupon it turned into a sliding serpent.
[20.21] 'Take it, and do not fear,' He said, 'We will restore it to its former state.
[20.22] Now, put your hand under your armpit. It shall come out white, without evil, a second sign.
[20.23] But We shall show you some of Our greatest signs. 24 Go to Pharaoh, he has become insolent.'
[20.25] 'Lord,' said Moses, 'expand my chest,
[20.26] and ease my task for me.
[20.27] Unloose the knot upon my tongue,
[20.28] that they may understand my speech.
[20.29] Appoint for me a minister from my family -
[20.30] Aaron, my brother.
[20.31] By him confirm my strength
[20.32] and let him share my task,
[20.33] so that we exalt You
[20.34] and remember You abundantly.
[20.35] You are surely seeing us.'
[20.36] He replied: 'Moses, your request is granted.
