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Ta-Ha.
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We have not sent down the Qur’an to thee to be (an occasion)
for thy distress,
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But only as an admonition to those who fear (Allah),-
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A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the heavens
on high.
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(Allah) Most Gracious is firmly established on the throne (of
authority).
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To Him belongs what is in the heavens and on earth, and all
between them, and all beneath the soil.
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If thou pronounce the word aloud, (it is no matter): for verily He
knoweth what is secret and what is yet more hidden.
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Allah! there is no god but He! To Him belong the most Beautiful
Names.
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Has the story of Moses reached thee?
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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.”
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But when he came to the fire, a voice was heard: “O Moses!
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“Verily I am thy Lord! therefore (in My presence) put off thy
shoes: thou art in the sacred valley Tuwa.
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“I have chosen thee: listen, then, to the inspiration (sent to thee).
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“Verily, I am Allah: There is no god but I: So serve thou Me
(only), and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise.
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“Verily the Hour is coming – My design is to keep it hidden –
for every soul to receive its rewardby the measure of its
Endeavour.
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“Therefore let not such as believe not therein but follow their
own lusts, divert thee therefrom,lest thou perish!”..
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“And what is that in the right hand, O Moses?”
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He said, “It is my rod: on it I lean; with it I beat down fodder for
my flocks; and in it I find otheruses.”
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(Allah) said, “Throw it, O Moses!”
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He threw it, and behold! It was a snake, active in motion.
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(Allah) said, “Seize it, and fear not: We shall return it at once to
its former condition”..