The Majestic Quran

17 God asked , “What’s in your right-hand Moses?” 18 He replied, “This is my walking stick; I lean on it sometimes , I gather leaves for my sheep, and I use it for other things.” 19 God said, “Throw it down, Moses!” 20 So he threw it down, and it turned into a snake scurrying about. 21 God ordered: “Pick it up and don’t be afraid; We will return it to its original state. 22 Now put your hand under your armpit; it will come out white and unharmed – here is another sign, 23 to show you some of Our great signs. 24 Go to Pharaoh, he’s overstepped the limits. ” 49 M ’ 25 He prayed: “My Lord, expand my chest, 26 make my work easy, 27 and untie my tongue 28 so people may understand my speech, 29 and from my family give me a helper, 30 my brother Aaron, 31 to strengthen my back 32 and to help me in my task, 33 so that we may always glorify 34 and remember you. 35 Surely you are Ever-Watching.” 36 God answered, “I grant you what you asked for, Moses. 37 We have already done you a favour in the past. M D L 38 Remember, We inspired your mother to 39 place you in a basket and let it float in the river. We told her : ‘The river will take him to the bank from where Mine and your enemy will pick him up.’ I wrapped you up in my Divine Love so you may grow up under My watchful eye. 40 Remember, your sister came and told them : 50 ‘Shall I tell you who can look after him?’ So We returned you to your mother, so that she may be happy and not worry. Later in your youth you killed someone, and We saved you again from trouble and tested you in various ways; you lived among the People of Madyan for some time , then you came here, Moses, as decreed. 41 I have chosen you for Myself. M P ’ 42 Go with your brother and take My miracles; don’t lapse in My remembrance. 43 Go to Pharaoh both of you, he has overstepped the limits, 44 speak gently with him, so he might pay attention or fear God.” 45 They said, “Our Lord, we dread he will torture us and transgress bounds.” 46 God replied, “Don’t worry, I am with you, listening to and observing everything. 47 Now go to him and say: ‘We are messengers of your Lord,