1. Tá. Sín. Mím.
2. These are Verses of the Book that makes (things) clear.
3. We rehearse to thee some of the story of Moses and Pharaoh in Truth, for
people who believe.
4. Truly Pharaoh elated himself in the land and divided its people into
sections, depressing a group among them: their sons he slew, but he kept alive
their females: for he was indeed an evil- doer.
5. And We wished to be Gracious to those who were being depressed in the land,
to make them leaders (in faith) and make them heirs,
6. To establish a firm place for them in the land, and to show Pharaoh, Hámán
and their hosts, what they were dreading from them.
7. So We sent this inspiration to the mother of Moses: "Suckle (thy child), but
when thou hast fears about him, cast him into the river, but fear not nor
grieve: for We shall restore him to thee, and We shall make him one of Our
messengers."
8. Then the people of Pharaoh picked him up (from the river): (It was intended)
that (Moses) should be to them an adversary and a cause of sorrow: for Pharaoh
and Hámán and (all) their hosts were men of sin.
9. The wife of Pharaoh said: "(Here is) joy of the eye, for me and for thee:
slay him not. It may be that he will be use to us, or we may adopt him as a
son." And they perceived not (what they were doing)!
10. And the heart of the mother of Moses became void: she was going almost to
disclose his (case), had We not strengthened her heart (with faith), so that she
might remain a (firm) believer.
11. And she said to the sister of (Moses), "Trace him" So she (the sister)
watched him from a distance and they perceived not.
12. And We ordained that he refused suck at first, until (his sister came up
and) said: "Shall I point out to you the people of a house that will nourish and
bring him up for you and take care of him?"
13. Thus did We restore him to his mother, that her eye might be comforted, that
she might not grieve, and that she might know that the promise of Allah is true:
but most of them do not know.
14. When he reached full age, and was firmly established (in life), We bestowed
on him wisdom and knowledge: for thus do We reward those who do good.
15. And he entered the City at a time when its people were not watching: and he
found there two men fighting,- one of his own people, and the other, of his
foes. Now the man of his own people appealed to him against his foe, and Moses
struck him with his fist and killed him. He said: "This is a work of Satan: for
he is an enemy that manifestly misleads!"
16. He prayed: "O my Lord! I have indeed wronged my soul! Do Thou then forgive
me!" So (Allah) forgave him: for He is the Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
17. He said: "O my Lord! For that Thou hast bestowed Thy Grace on me, never
shall I be a help to those who sin!"
18. In the morning he was in the city, fearful and vigilant, when behold, the
man who had, the day before, sought his help called aloud for his help (again).
Moses said to him: "Thou art truly, one erring manifestly!"
19. Then, when he was about to lay his hand on their enemy, the man said: "O
Moses! Is it thy intention to slay me as thou slewest a man yesterday? Thou only
desire to become a tyrant in the land, and not to be one who sets things right!"
20. And there came a man, running, from the furthest end of the City. He said:
"O Moses! the Chiefs are taking counsel together about thee, to slay thee: so
get thee away, for I do give thee sincere advice."
21. He therefore got away therefrom, looking about, in a state of fear. He
prayed "O my Lord! save me from people given to wrong-doing."
22. Then, when he turned his face towards (the land of) Madyan, he said: "I do
hope that my Lord will show me the smooth and straight Path."
23. And when he arrived at the watering (place) in Madyan, he found there a
group of men watering (their flocks), and besides them he found two women who
were keeping back (their flocks). He said: "What is the matter with you?" They
said: "We cannot water (our flocks) until the shepherds take back (their
flocks): and our father is a very old man."
24. So he watered (their flocks) for them; then he turned back to the shade, and
said: "O my Lord! truly am I in (desperate) need of any good that Thou dost send
me!"
25. Afterwards one of the (damsels) came (back) to him, walking bashfully. She
said: "My father invites thee that he may reward thee for having watered (our
flocks) for us." So when he came to him and narrated the story, he said: "Fear
thou not: (well) hast thou escaped from unjust people."
26. Said one of the (damsels): "O my (dear) father! engage him on wages: truly
the best of men for thee to employ is the (man) who is strong and trusty"....
27. He said: "I intend to wed one of these my daughters to thee, on condition
that thou serve me for eight years; but if thou complete ten years, it will be
(grace) from thee. But I intend not to place thee under a difficulty: thou wilt
find me, indeed, if Allah wills, one of the righteous."
28. He said: "Be that (the agreement) between me and thee: whichever of the two
terms I fulfill, let there be no injustice to me. Be Allah a witness to what we
say."
29. Now when Moses had fulfilled the term, and was traveling with his family, he
perceived a fire in the direction of Mount Tür. He said to his family: "Tarry
ye; I perceive a fire; I hope to bring you from there some information, or a
burning firebrand, that ye may warm yourselves."
30. But when he came to the (fire), he was called from the right bank of the
valley, from a tree in hallowed ground: "O Moses! Verily I am Allah, the Lord of
the Worlds....
31. "Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it moving (of its own accord)
as if it had been a snake, he turned back in retreat, and retraced not his
steps: "O Moses!" (It was said), "Draw near, and fear not: for thou art of those
who are secure.
32. "Thrust thy hand into thy bosom, and it will come forth white without stain
(or harm), and draw thy hand close to thy side (to guard) against fear. Those
are the two credentials from thy Lord to Pharaoh and his Chiefs: for truly they
are a people rebellious and wicked."
33. He said: "O my Lord! I have slain a man among them, and I fear lest they
slay me.
34. "And my brother Aaron - He is more eloquent in speech than I: so send him
with me as a helper, to confirm (and strengthen) me: for I fear that they may
accuse me of falsehood."
35. He said: "We will certainly strengthen thy arm through thy brother, and
invest you both with authority, so they shall not be able to touch you: with Our
Sign shall ye triumph,- you two as well as those who follow you."
36. When Moses came to them with Our Clear Signs, they said: "This is nothing
but sorcery faked up : never did we hear the like among our fathers of old!"
37. Moses said: "My Lord knows best who it is that comes with guidance from Him
and whose end will be best in the Hereafter: certain it is that the wrong-doers
will not prosper."
38. Pharaoh said: "O Chiefs! No god do I know for you but myself: therefore, O Hámán! light me a (kiln to bake bricks) out of clay, and build me a lofty
palace, that I may mount up to the god of Moses: but as far as I am concerned, I
think (Moses) is a liar!"
39. And he was arrogant and insolent in the land, beyond reason,- he and his
hosts: they thought that they would not have to return to Us!
40. So We seized him and his hosts, and We flung them into the sea. Now behold
what was the end of those who did wrong!
41. And we made them (but) leaders inviting to the Fire; and on the Day of
Judgment no help shall they find.
42. In this world We made a curse to follow them and on the Day of Judgment they
will be among the loathed (and despised).
43. We did reveal to Moses the Book after We had destroyed the earlier
generations, (to give) Insight to men, and Guidance and Mercy, that they might
receive admonition.
44. Thou wast not on the Western side when We decreed the Commission to Moses,
nor wast thou a witness (of those events).
45. But We raised up (new) generations, and long were the ages that passed over
them; but thou wast not a dweller among the people of Madyan, rehearsing Our
Signs to them; but it is We Who send apostles (with inspiration).
46. Nor wast thou at the side of (the Mountain of) Tür when We called (to
Moses). Yet (art thou sent) as Mercy from thy Lord, to give warning to a people
to whom no warner had come before thee: in order that they may receive
admonition.
47. If (We had) not (sent thee to the Quraish),- in case a calamity should seize
them for (the deeds) that their hands have sent forth, they might say: "Our
Lord! why didst Thou not sent us an messenger? We should then have followed Thy
Signs and been amongst those who believe!"
48. But (now), when the Truth has come to them from Ourselves, they say, "Why
are not (Signs) sent to him, like those which were sent to Moses?" Do they not
then reject (the Signs) which were formerly sent to Moses? They say: "Two kinds
of sorcery, each assisting the other!" And they say: "For us, we reject all
(such things)!"
49. Say: "Then bring ye a Book from Allah, which is a better guide than either
of them, that I may follow it! (Do), if ye are truthful!"
50. But if they hearken not to thee, know that they only follow their own lusts:
and who is more astray than one who follow his own lusts, devoid of guidance
from Allah? For Allah guides not people given to wrong-doing.
51. Now have We brought them the, in order that they may receive admonition.
52. Those to whom We sent the Book before this,- they do believe in this
(revelation):
53. And when it is recited to them, they say: "We believe therein, for it is the
Truth from our Lord: indeed we have been Muslims (bowing to Allah's Will) from
before this.
54. Twice will they be given their reward, for that they have persevered, that
they avert Evil with Good, and that they spend (in charity) out of what We have
given them.
55. And when they hear vain talk, they turn away therefrom and say: "To us our
deeds, and to you yours; peace be to you: we seek not the ignorant."
56. It is true thou wilt not be able to guide every one whom thou lovest; but
Allah guides those whom He will and He knows best those who receive guidance.
57. They say: "If we were to follow the guidance with thee, we should be
snatched away from our land." Have We not established for them a secure
sanctuary, to which are brought as tribute fruits of all kinds,- a provision
from Ourselves? But most of them understand not.
58. And how many towns We destroyed, which exulted in their life (of ease and
plenty)! Now those habitations of theirs, after them, are deserted,- all but a
(miserable) few! and We are their heirs!
59. Nor was thy Lord the one to destroy a town until He had sent to its center a
messengers, rehearsing to them Our Signs; nor are We going to destroy a
population except when its members practice iniquity.
60. The (material) things which ye are given are but the conveniences of this
life and the glitter thereof; but that which is with Allah is better and more
enduring: will ye not then be wise?
61. Are (these two) alike?- one to whom We have made a goodly promise, and who
is going to reach its (fulfillment), and one to whom We have given the good
things of this life, but who, on the Day of Judgment, is to be among those
brought up (for punishment)?
62. That Day (Allah) will call to them, and say "Where are My 'partners'?- whom
ye imagined (to be such)?"
63. Those against whom the charge will be proved, will say: "Our Lord! These are
the ones whom we led astray: we led them astray, as we were astray ourselves: we
free ourselves (from them) to You. It was not us they worshipped."
64. It will be said (to them): "Call upon your 'partners' (for help)" :they will
call upon them, but they will not listen to them; and they will see the
Chastisement (before them); (how they will wish) 'If only they had been open to
guidance!'
65. That Day (Allah) will call to them, and say: "What was the answer ye gave to
the messengers?"
66. Then the argument will be obscure to them and they will not be able (even)
to question each other.
67. But any that (in this life) had repented, believed, and worked
righteousness, haply he shall be one of the successful..
68. Thy Lord does create and choose as He pleases: no choice have they (in the
matter): Glory to Allah! and far is He above the partners they ascribe (to Him)!
69. And thy Lord knows all that their hearts conceal and all that they reveal.
70. And He is Allah: there is no god but He. To Him be praise, at the first and
at the last: for Him is the Command, and to Him shall ye (all) be brought back.
71. Say: See ye? If Allah were to make the night perpetual over you to the Day
of Judgment, what god is there other than Allah, who can give you light? Will ye
not then hearken?
72. Say: See ye? If Allah were to make the day perpetual over you to the Day of
Judgment, what god is there other than Allah, who can give you a night in which
ye can rest? Will ye not then see?
73. It is out of His Mercy that He has made for you Night and Day,- that ye may
rest therein, and that ye may seek of His Grace;- and in order that ye may be
grateful.
74. The Day that He will call on them, He will say: "Where are My 'partners'?
whom ye imagined (to be such)?"
75. And from each people shall We draw a witness, and We shall say: "Produce
your Proof": then shall they know that the Truth is with Allah (alone), and the
(lies) which they invented will leave them in lurch.
76. Qárün was doubtless, of the people of Moses; but he acted insolently towards
them: such were the treasures We had d36 bestowed on him that their very keys
would have been a burden to a body of strong men, behold, his people said to
him: "Exult not, for Allah loveth not those who exult (in riches).
77. "But seek, with the (wealth) which Allah has bestowed on thee, the Home of
the Hereafter, nor forget thy portion in this world: but do thou good, as Allah
has been good to thee, and seek not (occasions for) mischief in the land: for
Allah loves not those who do mischief."
78. He said: "This has been given to me because of a certain knowledge which I
have." Did he not know that Allah had destroyed, before him, (whole)
generations,- which were superior to him in strength and greater in the amount
(of riches) they had collected? But the wicked are not called (immediately) to
account for their sins.
79. So he went forth among his people in the (pride of his worldly) glitter.
Said those whose aim is the life of this world: "Oh! that we had the like of
what Qárün has got! for he is truly a lord of mighty good fortune!"
80. But those who had been granted (true) knowledge said: "Alas for you! The
reward of Allah (in the Hereafter) is best for those who believe and work
righteousness: but this none shall attain, save those who steadfastly persevere
(in good)."
81. Then We caused the earth to swallow up him and his house; and he had not
(the least little) party to help him against Allah, nor could he defend himself.
82. And those who had envied his position the day before began to say on the
morrow: "Ah! It is indeed Allah Who enlarges the provision or restricts it, to
any of His servants He pleases! Had it not been that Allah was gracious to us,
He could have caused the earth to swallow us up! Ah! Those who reject Allah will
assuredly never prosper."
83. That Home of the Hereafter We shall give to those who intend not high-
handedness or mischief on earth: and the end is (best) for the righteous.
84. If any does good, the reward to him is better than his deed; but if any does
evil, the doers of evil are only punished (to the extent) of their deeds.
85. Verily He Who ordained the Qurán for thee, will bring thee back to the Place
of Return. Say: "My Lord knows best who it is that brings true guidance, and who
is in manifest error."
86. And thou hadst not expected that the Book would be sent to thee except as a
Mercy from thy Lord: Therefore lend not thou support in any way to those who
reject (Allah's Message).
87. Let no one turn you away from Allah's revelations after they have been
revealed to thee: and invite (men) to thy Lord, and be not of the company of
those who join gods with Allah.
88. And call not, besides Allah, on another god. There is no god but He.
Everything (that exists) will perish except His Face. To Him belongs the
Command, and to Him will ye (all) be brought back.
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