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These (letters) constitute proofs of this profound book.
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We recite to you herein some history of Moses and Pharaoh, truthfully, for the benefit of people who believe.
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Pharaoh turned into a tyrant on earth, and discriminated against some people. He persecuted a helpless group of them, slaughtering their sons, while sparing their daughters. He was indeed wicked.
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We willed to compensate those who were oppressed on earth, and to turn them into leaders, and make them the inheritors.
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And to establish them on earth, and to give Pharaoh, Haman, and their troops a taste of their own medicine.
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We inspired Moses' mother: Nurse him, and when you fear for his life, throw him into the river without fear or grief. We will return him to you, and will make him one of the messengers.
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Pharaoh's family picked him up, only to have him lead the opposition and to be a source of grief for them. That is because Pharaoh, Haman, and their troops were transgressors.
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Pharaoh's wife said, This can be a joyous find for me and you. Do not kill him, for he may be of some benefit for us, or we may adopt him to be our son. They had no idea.
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The mind of Moses' mother was growing so anxious that she almost gave away his identity. But we strengthened her heart, to make her a believer.
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She said to his sister, Trace his path. She watched him from afar, while they did not perceive.
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We forbade him from accepting all the nursing mothers. (His sister) then said, I can show you a family that can raise him for you, and take good care of him.
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Thus, we restored him to his mother, in order to please her, remove her worries, and to let her know that GOD's promise is the truth. However, most of them do not know.
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When he reached maturity and strength, we endowed him with wisdom and knowledge. We thus reward the righteous.
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Once he entered the city unexpectedly, without being recognized by the people. He found two men fighting; one was (a Hebrew) from his people, and the other was (an Egyptian) from his enemies. The one from his people called on him for help against his enemy. Moses punched him, killing him. He said, This is the work of the devil; he is a real enemy, and a profound misleader.
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He said, My Lord, I have wronged my soul. Please forgive me, and He forgave him. He is the Forgiver, Most Merciful.
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He said, My Lord, in return for Your blessings upon me, I will never be a supporter of the guilty ones.
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In the morning, he was in the city, afraid and watchful. The one who sought his help yesterday, asked for his help again. Moses said to him, You are really a troublemaker.
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Before he attempted to strike their common enemy, he said, O Moses, do you want to kill me, as you killed the other man yesterday? Obviously, you wish to be a tyrant on earth; you do not wish to be righteous.
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A man came running from the other side of the city, saying, O Moses, the people are plotting to kill you. You better leave immediately. I am giving you good advice.
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He fled the city, afraid and watchful. He said, My Lord, save me from the oppressive people.
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As he traveled towards Midyan, he said, May my Lord guide me in the right path.
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When he reached Midyan's water, he found a crowd of people watering, and noticed two women waiting on the side. He said, What is it that you need? They said, We are not able to water, until the crowd disperses, and our father is an old man.
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He watered for them, then turned to the shade, saying, My Lord, whatever provision You send to me, I am in dire need for it.
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Soon, one of the two women approached him, shyly, and said, My father invites you to pay you for watering for us. When he met him, and told him his story, he said, Have no fear. You have been saved from the oppressive people.
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One of the two women said, O my father, hire him. He is the best one to hire, for he is strong and honest.
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He said, I wish to offer one of my two daughters for you to marry, in return for working for me for eight pilgrimages; if you make them ten, it will be voluntary on your part. I do not wish to make this matter too difficult for you. You will find me, GOD willing, righteous.
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He said, It is an agreement between me and you. Whichever period I fulfill, you will not be averse to either one. GOD is the guarantor of what we said.
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When he had fulfilled his obligation, he traveled with his family (towards Egypt). He saw from the slope of Mount Sinai a fire. He said to his family, Stay here. I have seen a fire. Maybe I can bring to you news, or a portion of the fire to warm you.
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When he reached it, he was called from the edge of the right side of the valley, in the blessed spot where the burning bush was located: O Moses, this is Me. GOD; Lord of the universe.
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