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It was not to distress you (Prophet) that We sent down the Quran to you,
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but as a reminder for those who hold God in awe,
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a revelation from the One who created the earth and the high heaven,
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the Lord of Mercy, established on the throne.
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Everything in the heavens and on earth, everything between them, everything beneath the soil, belongs to Him.
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Whatever you may say aloud, He knows what you keep secret and what is even more hidden.
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Godthere is no god but Himthe most excellent names belong to Him.
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Has the story of Moses come to you (Prophet)?
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He saw a fire and said to his people, 'Stay hereI can see a fire. Maybe I can bring you a flaming brand from it or find some guidance there.'
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When he came to the fire, he was summoned, 'Moses!
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I am your Lord. Take off your shoes: you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.
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I have chosen you, so listen to what is being revealed.
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I am God; there is no god but Me. So worship Me and keep up the prayer so that you remember Me.
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The Hour is comingthough I choose to keep it hiddenfor each soul to be rewarded for its labour.
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Do not let anyone who does not believe in it and follows his own desires distract you from it, and so bring you to ruin.'
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'Moses, what is that in your right hand?'
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'It is my staff,' he said, 'I lean on it; restrain my sheep with it; I also have other uses for it.'
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God said, 'Throw it down, Moses.'
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He threw it down and- lo and behold!- it became a fast-moving snake.
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He said, 'Pick it up without fear: We shall turn it back into its former state.
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Now place your hand under your armpit and it will come out white, though unharmed: that is another sign.
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We do this to show you some of Our greatest signs.
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Go to Pharaoh, for he has truly become a tyrant.'
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Moses said, 'Lord, lift up my heart
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and ease my task for me.
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so that they may understand my words,
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and give me a helper from my family,
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