As-salaam wa-alaikum, brothers and sisters.
Summary
Today’s selection is from Surah 20, Tâ-Hâ, verses 1-24. These verses remind us that the Qur’an is for those who fear God. It tells the story of Prophet Moses, when he went to the valley of ‘Tuwa’ at Mt Tur and was chosen as a Messenger of God to confront the Pharaoh of Egypt.
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Verses
Bis-millahi ar-rahman, ar-raheem.
In the name of God, most gracious, most merciful.
Tâ-Hâ.[1] We have not sent down this Qur’an to put you to trouble,[2] but as a reminder to those who fear God.[3] This is revealed from Him Who has created the earth and the lofty heavens,[4] the Compassionate (Allah) Who established Himself on the Throne in a manner that suits His Majesty,[5] to Him belongs whatever is in the Heavens and in the earth, and all that lies between them, and all that is beneath the soil.[6] The One to Whom you need not speak aloud; for He knows what is said in secret and what is yet more hidden.[7] He is God! There is no deity worthy of worship except Him! To Him belongs the most beautiful Names.[8] 20:[1-8]
Have you heard the story of Moses?[9] When he saw a fire, he said to his family: “Wait! I saw a fire. I may be able to bring some fire or find someone beside the fire to guide us towards the right direction.”[10] When he reached there, he was called: “O Moses![11] In fact, I am your Lord! Take off your shoes, you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.[12] I have chosen you, so listen to what I am about to reveal.[13] It is Me, God; there is none worthy of worship except Me, so worship Me and establish Pprayers for My remembrance.[14] The final Hour is sure to come, I choose to keep it hidden, so that every soul may be rewarded according to its efforts.[15] Therefore, let not any, who does not believe in this fact and who follows his own desires, turn you away from believing in it, lest you should perish.”[16] 20:[9-16]
“O Moses what is in your right hand?”[17] Moses replied: “It is my staff; I lean on it, I beat down fodder with it for my flocks and I have also other uses for it.”[18] God said “Toss it down O Moses.”[19] So he tossed it down and saw that it became a snake active in motion.[20] God said: “Catch it and do not be afraid, We shall change it to its original shape.[21] Now put your hand under your armpit, it shall become shining white without hurting you, this will be another Sign.[22] These miracles are given to you, in order to show you some of Our Great Signs.[23] Now go to Pharaoh (Fir‘aun) for he has indeed transgressed all bounds.”[24] 20:[17-24]
Ameen.
This concludes today’s episode of the 17 Verses Podcast. I hope that this selection has helped increase your understanding of the holy Qur’an just a little bit.
Thank you and be well.