The Majestic Quran

T M ’ 7 We inspired the mother of Moses: “Breastfeed him, but when you fear for him then put him in a basket and let it float on the river, but don’t be afraid or sad. We shall return him to you and make him a messenger. 8 Members of Pharaoh’s household found him by chance , little did they know he would become their enemy and a cause of grief. Pharaoh, Haman and their armies were gravely mistaken. 9 Pharaoh’s wife said, “He would be a joy to behold for me and you, so don’t kill him he may be useful for us, or we could adopt him. They were unaware of its consequences.” 10 By the morning Moses’ mother was impatient and she nearly revealed his identity , if We hadn’t strengthened her resolve to remain silent about him. 11 She told his sister: “Follow him.” From the river bank she kept an eye on him without letting the Egyptians see her. 12 We made him reject the breast milk of the wet nurses, so his sister said to them, “Shall I show you a household that will look after him for you and take good care of him?” 13 So We returned him to his mother, to be a comforting sight for her sore eyes, so she wouldn’t be anxious and know that God’s promise is true. Though most people don’t know. M 14 When he had grown up and reached maturity, We blessed him with wisdom and knowledge; that’s how We reward the righteous. 15 One day, he entered the town while people were restin g 9 and found two men fighting, one from his ethnic group and the other from his enemy. The one from his ethnic group cried out to him for help against the one from his enemy’s group ; so Moses punched him, so hard that it finished him off. Moses said, “This is the work of Satan. He is clearly an enemy who leads people astray.” M ’ 16 Then he said, “My Lord, I have done wrong, so forgive me.” God forgave him; the Forgiving, the Caring. 17 Moses said, “My Lord, because you gave me favours I will never stand up for criminals again .” 18 From then on he became fearful in the town, constantly on the lookout. Next day , the man who previously sought his help again cried out. Moses said, “You are clearly a deceitful man.” 19 Moses tried to grab the enemy and the Israelite said, “Moses, are you going to kill me like you killed someone yesterday?