Rowwad Translation Center — 313

20:13 I have chosen you, so listen to what is being revealed:

20:14 ‘Indeed, I am Allah; none has the right to be worshiped except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer to remember Me.

20:15 The Hour is certainly coming, but I almost keep it hidden[1], so that every soul will be recompensed for what it strives.

20:16 So do not let those who disbelieve in it and follow their desires distract you from it[1], or you will perish.’”

20:17 What is that in your right hand, O Moses?”

20:18 He said, “It is my staff. I lean on it and beat down leaves with it for my sheep, and I have other uses for it.”[1]

20:19 Allah said, “Throw it down, O Moses!”

20:20 He threw it down, and it suddenly became a slithering snake.

20:21 Allah said, “Pick it up and have no fear. We will restore it to its former state.

20:22 Put your hand under your armpit; it will come out shining white without blemish, as another sign[1],

20:23 so that We may show you some of Our greatest signs.

20:24 Go to Pharaoh, for he has transgressed all bounds.”

20:25 He said, “My Lord, reassure my heart for me,

20:26 and ease my task for me,

20:27 and loosen the knot from my tongue[1],

20:28 so that they may understand my speech.

20:29 And appoint for me a helper from my family,

20:30 Aaron, my brother.

20:31 Increase my strength through him,

20:32 and let him share my task,

20:33 so that we may glorify You much,

20:34 and remember You much.

20:35 For indeed You are All-Watchful over us.”

20:36 Allah said, “You are granted your request, O Moses.

20:37 And We had already conferred favor upon you before,