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Sūra 20: Ṭā Hā

Section 1 (1-24)

1. Ta-ha

1. Ta-Ha.


2. Ma anzalna AAalayka alqur-ana litashqa

2. We have not sent down the Qur'an to thee to be (an occasion) for thy distress,


3. Illa tathkiratan liman yakhsha

3. But only as an admonition to those who fear ((Allah)),-


4. Tanzeelan mimman khalaqa al-arda waalssamawati alAAula

4. A revelation from Him Who created the earth and the heavens on high.


5. Alrrahmanu AAala alAAarshi istawa

5. ((Allah)) Most Gracious is firmly established on the throne (of authority).


6. Lahu ma fee alssamawati wama fee al-ardi wama baynahuma wama tahta alththara

6. To Him belongs what is in the heavens and on earth, and all between them, and all beneath the soil.


7. Wa-in tajhar bialqawli fa-innahu yaAAlamu alssirra waakhfa

7. If thou pronounce the word aloud, (it is no matter): for verily He knoweth what is secret and what is yet more hidden.


8. Allahu la ilaha illa huwa lahu al-asmao alhusna

8. Allah. there is no god but He! To Him belong the most Beautiful Names.


9. Wahal ataka hadeethu moosa

9. Has the story of Moses reached thee?


10. Ith raa naran faqala li-ahlihi omkuthoo innee anastu naran laAAallee ateekum minha biqabasin aw ajidu AAala alnnari hudan

10. 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."


11. Falamma ataha noodiya ya moosa

11. But when he came to the fire, a voice was heard: "O Moses!


12. Innee ana rabbuka faikhlaAA naAAlayka innaka bialwadi almuqaddasi tuwan

12. "Verily I am thy Lord! therefore (in My presence) put off thy shoes: thou art in the sacred valley Tuwa.


13. Waana ikhtartuka faistamiAA lima yooha

13. "I have chosen thee: listen, then, to the inspiration (sent to thee).


14. Innanee ana Allahu la ilaha illa ana faoAAbudnee waaqimi alssalata lithikree

14. "Verily, I am Allah. There is no god but I: So serve thou Me (only), and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise.


15. Inna alssaAAata atiyatun akadu okhfeeha litujza kullu nafsin bima tasAAa

15. "Verily the Hour is coming - My design is to keep it hidden - for every soul to receive its reward by the measure of its Endeavour.


16. Fala yasuddannaka AAanha man la yu/minu biha waittabaAAa hawahu fatarda

16. "Therefore let not such as believe not therein but follow their own lusts, divert thee therefrom, lest thou perish!"..


17. Wama tilka biyameenika ya moosa

17. "And what is that in the right hand, O Moses?"


18. Qala hiya AAasaya atawakkao AAalayha waahushshu biha AAala ghanamee waliya feeha maaribu okhra

18. He said, "It is my rod: on it I lean; with it I beat down fodder for my flocks; and in it I find other uses."


19. Qala alqiha ya moosa

19. ((Allah)) said, "Throw it, O Moses!"


20. Faalqaha fa-itha hiya hayyatun tasAAa

20. He threw it, and behold! It was a snake, active in motion.


21. Qala khuthha wala takhaf sanuAAeeduha seerataha al-oola

21. ((Allah)) said, "Seize it, and fear not: We shall return it at once to its former condition"..


22. Waodmum yadaka ila janahika takhruj baydaa min ghayri soo-in ayatan okhra

22. "Now draw thy hand close to thy side: It shall come forth white (and shining), without harm (or stain),- as another Sign,-


23. Linuriyaka min ayatina alkubra

23. "In order that We may show thee (two) of our Greater Signs.


24. Ithhab ila firAAawna innahu tagha

24. "Go thou to Pharaoh, for he has indeed transgressed all bounds."


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