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2. These are the signs of the clear Scripture.
3. We recite to you from the news of Moses and Pharaoh with truth, for a people
who believe.
4. Pharaoh became mighty in the land, and he turned its people into factions,
he oppressed a group of them by killing their children and raping their women.
He was of those who corrupted.
5. And We wanted to help those who were oppressed in the land, and to make them
leaders, and to make them the inheritors.
6. And to enable them in the land, and to show Pharaoh and Haamaan and their
troops what they had feared.
7. And We inspired to Moses' mother: "Suckle him, and if you become fearful
for him, then cast him in the sea, and do not fear nor grieve. We will return
him to you and We will make him of the messengers"
8. Then the family of Pharaoh picked him up, so he would be an enemy to them
and a source of sadness. Certainly, Pharaoh and Haamaan and their troops were
doing wrong.
9. And Pharaoh's wife said: "A pleasure to my eye and yours, so do not
kill him, perhaps he will benefit us or we may take him as a son!", while
they did not notice.
10. And Moses' mother's heart became anxious, that she nearly revealed her identity.
But we strengthened her heart, so that she would be of the believers.
11. And she said to his sister: "Follow his path" So she watched him
from afar, while they did not perceive.
12. And We forbade him from accepting all the nursing mothers. Then his sister
said: "Shall I show you a family that can nurse him for you, and take good
care of him?"
13. Thus, We returned him to his mother, so that she may be pleased and not
be saddened, and to let her know that God's promise is the truth. However, most
of them do not know.
14. And when he reached his maturity and strength, We bestowed him with wisdom
and knowledge. We thus reward the good doers.
15. And he entered the city unexpectedly, without being noticed by the people.
He found in it two men who were fighting, one was from his own race, and the
other was from his enemy's. So the one who was from his own race called on him
for help against his enemy. Moses then punched him, killing him. He said: "This
is from the work of the devil; he is an enemy that clearly misleads"
16. He said: "My Lord, I have wronged my soul, so forgive me" He then
forgave him, for He is the Forgiver, the Merciful.
17. He said: "My Lord, for what blessings you have bestowed upon me, I
will never be a supporter for the criminals"
18. So he spent the night in the city, afraid and watchful. Then the one who
sought his help yesterday, was asking again for his help. Moses said to him:
"You are clearly a trouble maker"
19. But when he was about to strike their common enemy, he said: "O Moses,
do you want to kill me, as you killed that person yesterday? Obviously, you
wish to be a tyrant on earth; you do not wish to be of the righteous"
20. And a man came running from the far side of the city, saying: "O Moses,
the leaders are plotting to kill you, so leave immediately. I am giving you
good advice"
21. He exited the city, afraid and watchful. He said: "My Lord, save me
from the wicked people"
22. And as he traveled towards Midyan, he said: "Perhaps my Lord will guide
me to the right path"
23. When he arrived at the watering hole of Midyan, he found a crowd of people
watering, and he noticed two women waiting on the side. He said: "What
is holding you back" They said: "We cannot draw water until the shepherds
draw back, and our father is an old man"
24. So he drew water for them, then he turned to a shaded area, and he said:
"My Lord, I am poor, lacking any provisions You may have sent down"
25. So one of the two women approached him, shyly, and said: "My father
invites you to reward you for watering for us" So when he came to him,
and told him his story, he said: "Do not fear, for you have been saved
from the wicked people"
26. One of the two women said: "O my father, hire him. For the best to
be hired is one who is strong and honest"
27. He said: "I wish you to marry one of my two daughters, on condition
that you work for me for eight pilgrimages; if you complete them to 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, of the righteous"
28. He said: "It is then an agreement between me and you. Whichever period
I fulfill, you will not be averse to either one. And God is entrusted over what
we said"
29. So when Moses fulfilled his obligation, he was traveling with his family
and he saw a fire from the slope of the mount. He said to his family: "Stay
here. I have seen a fire. Perhaps I can bring to you news from there, or a portion
of the fire to warm you"
30. When he reached it, he was called from the tree at the edge of the right
side of the valley on the blessed ground: "O Moses, it is Me, God, the
Lord of the worlds"
31. "Now, throw down your staff" So when he saw it shake as if it
were a reptile, he turned around to flee and did not return. "O Moses,
come forward and do not be afraid. You are of those who are safe"
32. "Place your hand into your pocket. It will come out white without any
mark, and fold your hand close to your side against fear. These are two proofs
from your Lord, to Pharaoh and his leaders. They have been a wicked people"
33. He said: "My Lord, I have killed a person from them, so I fear that
they will kill me"
34. "And my brother Aaron is more eloquent in speech than I. So send him
with me to help and to confirm me. For I fear that they will deny me"
35. He said: "We will strengthen you with your brother, and We will provide
you both with authority. Thus, they will not be able to touch either one of
you. With Our signs, the two of you, along with those who follow you, will be
the victors"
36. So when Moses went to them with Our clear signs, they said: "This is
nothing but fabricated magic; nor did we hear of this from our fathers of old!"
37. And Moses said: "My Lord is fully aware of who has brought the guidance
from Him, and who will have the best deal in the Hereafter. The wicked never
succeed"
38. And Pharaoh said: "O you leaders, I have not known of any god for you
other than me. Therefore, O Haamaan, fire-up the bricks and build me a platform,
so perhaps I may take a look at the god of Moses! And I am certain he is a liar"
39. And he and his troops were arrogant in the land without any right, and they
thought that they would not be returned to Us.
40. So We took him and his troops, and We cast them into the sea. So see how
was the end of the wicked!
41. We made them role models for inviting to the Fire. And on the day of resurrection,
they will not be supported.
42. And We made them followed by a curse in this world, and on the day of resurrection
they will be despised.
43. We have given Moses the Scripture after We had destroyed the earlier generations,
as an example for mankind and a guidance and mercy, perhaps they will take heed.
44. You were not on the western side of the mount when We decreed the command
to Moses. You were not a witness.
45. But We established many generations, and many ages passed them by. And you
were not living among the people of Midyan, reciting our revelations to them.
But we did send messengers.
46. Nor were you on the slope of the mount when We called. But it is mercy from
your Lord, so that you may warn a people who received no warner before you,
perhaps they may take heed.
47. Thus, if any disaster strikes them as a consequence of their own deeds they
cannot say: "Our Lord, if only You sent a messenger to us, so that we would
follow Your revelations, and we would be of the believers"
48. But when the truth came to them from Us, they said: "If only he was
given what was given to Moses!" Did they not reject what was given to Moses
before? They said: "Two magicians assisting one another" And they
said: "We reject all these things"
49. Say: "Then bring forth a scripture from God that is better in guidance
so I may follow it, if you are truthful"
50. But if they fail to respond to you, then know that they follow only their
desires. And who is more astray than one who follows his desire, without guidance
from God? God does not guide the wicked people.
51. And We have delivered the message, perhaps they may take heed.
52. Those whom We gave the scripture to before this, they will believe in it.
53. And if it is recited to them, they say: "We believe in it. It is the
truth from our Lord. Indeed, we have been in compliance before it"
54. To these We grant twice the reward for that they have been patient. And
they counter evil with good, and from Our provisions to them, they give.
55. And if they come across vain talk, they disregard it and say: "To us
are our deeds, and to you is your deeds. Peace be upon you. We do not seek the
ignorant"
56. You cannot guide whom you love. But it is God who guides whom He wills;
and He is fully aware of those who receive the guidance.
57. And they said: "If we follow the guidance with you, we will be deposed
from our land" Did we not establish for them a Sacred Sanctuary, to which
all kinds of fruits are offered, as a provision from us? Indeed, most of them
do not know.
58. And how many a town have We destroyed for turning unappreciative of their
lives. So here are their homes, nothing but uninhabited ruins after them, except
a few. We were the inheritors.
59. And your Lord never annihilates any community without sending a messenger
to its capital, to recite Our revelations to them. And We never annihilate any
community, unless its people are wicked.
60. And anything that is given to you is only the material of this world, and
its glitter. And what is with God is far better, and everlasting. Do you not
comprehend?
61. Is one whom We promised a good promise, and it will come to pass, equal
to one whom We provided with the goods of this life, then on the day of resurrection
he is of those who will suffer?
62. And on the day when He calls upon them, saying: "Where are My partners
whom you used to claim?"
63. Those who have deserved the retribution will say: "Our Lord, these
are the ones we misled; we misled them only because we ourselves were misled.
We seek to absolve ourselves to You, it was not us that they worshipped"
64. And it will be said: "Call upon your partners", but they will
not respond to them. And they will see the retribution. If only they were guided!
65. On that day, He will ask them and say: "What was the answer you gave
to the messengers?"
66. They will be shocked by the news on that day, they will be speechless.
67. As for the one who repents, believes, and does good works; perhaps he will
be with the winners.
68. And your Lord creates what He wills, and He chooses; it is not for them
to choose. Glory be to God, He is far above the partners they set up.
69. And your Lord knows what is concealed in their chests and what they declare.
70. And He is God, there is no god but He. To Him belongs all praise in the
first and in the last, and judgment belongs with Him, and to Him you will be
returned.
71. Say: "Have you noted: what if God made the night eternal, until the
day of resurrection? Which god, other than God, can bring you with light? Do
you not listen?"
72. Say: "Have you noted: what if God made the daylight eternal, until
the day of resurrection? Which god, other than God, can provide you with a night
for your rest? Do you not see?"
73. And from His mercy is that He created for you the night and the day, in
order to rest in it, and that you may seek of His provisions. And perhaps you
may be appreciative.
74. And the day He will call them and say: "Where are My partners whom
you had claimed?"
75. And We will extract from every nation a witness, then We will say: "Bring
forth your proof" They will then realise that all truth belongs with God,
and what they had invented will abandon them.
76. Qaaroon was from among Moses' people, but he betrayed them. And We gave
him such treasures that the keys thereof were almost too heavy for the strongest
person. His people said to him: "Do not become too happy, for God does
not like such kind of joy"
77. "And seek with the provisions bestowed upon you by God and the abode
of the Hereafter, and do not forget your share in this world, and do good as
God has done good to you. And do not seek corruption in the land. God does not
like the corruptors"
78. He said: "I have attained all this only because of my own knowledge"
Did he not realise that God has annihilated before him generations that were
much stronger than he, and greater in riches? The transgressors were not asked
about their crimes.
79. Then he came out among his people draped in his ornaments. Those who preferred
this worldly life said: "Oh, if only we were given similar to what Qaaroon
has been given. Indeed, he is very fortunate"
80. And those who were blessed with knowledge said: "Woe to you! The reward
from God is far better for those who believe and do good works. And none attains
this except the steadfast"
81. We then caused the earth to swallow him and his mansion. He had no group
that could protect him against God; nor would he be victorious.
82. And those who wished they were in his place the day before said: "Indeed
it is God Who provides or restricts for whomever He chooses from among His servants.
Had it not been for God's grace towards us, He could have caused the earth to
swallow us as well. We now realise that the rejecters never succeed"
83. This will be the abode of the Hereafter; We reserve it for those who do
not seek prestige on earth, nor corruption. And the end belongs to the righteous.
84. Whoever brings forth a good deed, he will receive a better reward than it.
And whoever brings forth a sin then the retribution for their sins will be to
the extent of their deeds.
85. Surely, the One who decreed the Quran for you will summon you to a predetermined
appointment. Say: "My Lord is fully aware of who it is that brings the
guidance, and who has gone astray"
86. Nor did you expect this scripture to come your way; but this is a mercy
from your Lord. Therefore, you shall not side with the rejecters.
87. Nor shall you be diverted from God's revelations, after they have come to
you. And invite to your Lord. And do not be of those who set up partners.
88. And do not call besides God any god, there is no god but He. Everything
will fade away except His presence. To Him is the judgment, and to Him you will
be returned.