Ta Ha. We have not sent down the Qur'an to you to put you in distress. This is an Admonition for every such person who fears (God).1 This has been sent down by that Being, Who has created the earth and the high heavens. The Merciful is sitting on the throne of the Kingdom. (of the universe)2 He is the Owner of all that which is in the heavens and the earth and all that which is between them and under the soil. Whether you utter your supplication in a loud voice (it makes no difference) for He hears not only what is said in a low voice but also what is kept most secret.3 He is Allah: there is no god but He; all the excellent names are for Him.4 And has the history of Moses reached you? When he saw a fire5 he said to his family, "Wait a bit, I have seen a fire: it may be that I bring a burning brand for you, or find guidance (to the way) at the fire."6 When he reached there, a voice called out, "O Moses, I am your Lord; take off your shoes,7 for you are in the sacred valley of Tuwa.8 And I have chosen you: so listen to what is revealed. It is Who am Allah: there is no god but Me: so worship Me and establish Salat to remember Me.9 The Hour of Resurrection is sure to come, but it is My will to keep the time of its coming secret so that every soul may be recompensed according to its labors.10 Therefore let not any person who does not believe in it and has become a slave of his lusts, turn your thoughts away from it, lest you perish- And O Moses, what is this in your right hand?"11 Moses replied, "It is my staff: I lean upon it and I beat down leaves with it for my flock, and I have quite a few other uses for it."12 He said, "Cast it down, O Moses." So he cast it down and immediately it turned into a snake, which began to run about. He said, "Catch hold of it and do not fear for We will again restore it to its former state. Now clasp your hand under your arm-pit: it will come out shining without any hurt (to you).13 This is the second Sign: this is because We are going to show you Our great Signs. Now go to Pharaoh for he has become rebellious.