1Ṭā, Hā.⁷⁷²

2We have not sent down to you the Qur'ān that you be distressed

3But only as a reminder for those who fear [Allāh] –

4A revelation from He who created the earth and highest heavens,

5The Most Merciful [who is] above the Throne established.⁷⁷³

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

7And if you speak aloud – then indeed, He knows the secret and what is [even] more hidden.

8Allāh – there is no deity except Him. To Him belong the best names.

9And has the story of Moses reached you? –

10When he saw a fire and said to his family, "Stay here; indeed, I have perceived a fire; perhaps I can bring you a torch or find at the fire some guidance."

11And when he came to it, he was called, "O Moses,

12Indeed, I am your Lord, so remove your sandals. Indeed, you are in the sacred valley of Ṭuwā.

13And I have chosen you, so listen to what is revealed [to you].

14Indeed, I am Allāh. There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance.

15Indeed, the Hour is coming – I almost conceal it⁷⁷⁴ – so that every soul may be recompensed according to that for which it strives.

16So do not let one avert you from it⁷⁷⁵ who does not believe in it and follows his desire, for you [then] would perish.

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

18He said, "It is my staff; I lean upon it, and I bring down leaves for my sheep and I have therein other uses."

19[Allāh] said, "Throw it down, O Moses."

20So he threw it down, and thereupon it was a snake, moving swiftly.

21[Allāh] said, "Seize it and fear not; We will return it to its former condition.

22And draw in your hand to your side; it will come out white without disease – another sign,

23That We may show you [some] of Our greater signs.

24Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed [i.e., tyrannized]."

25[Moses] said, "My Lord, expand [i.e., relax] for me my breast [with assurance]

26And ease for me my task

27And untie the knot from my tongue

28That they may understand my speech.

29And appoint for me a minister [i.e., assistant] from my family –

30Aaron, my brother.

31Increase through him my strength

32And let him share my task

33That we may exalt You much

34And remember You much.

35Indeed, You are of us ever Seeing."

36[Allāh] said, "You have been granted your request, O Moses.

37And We had already conferred favor upon you another time,

38When We inspired to your mother what