Rowwad Translation Center — 370

26:61 When the two groups saw each other, the companions of Moses said, “We are surely overtaken!”

26:62 Moses said, “Certainly not! My Lord is with me; He will guide me.”

26:63 Then We inspired Moses, “Strike the sea with your staff,” so it parted, and each part became like a huge mountain.

26:64 Then We brought the others [i.e., the pursuers] close to that place,

26:65 and We saved Moses and all those who were with him.

26:66 Then we drowned the others.

26:67 Indeed, there is a sign in this, yet most of them would not believe.

26:68 Indeed, your Lord is the All-Mighty, the Most Merciful.

26:69 Relate to them the story of Abraham,

26:70 when he said to his father and his people, “What do you worship?”

26:71 They said, “We worship idols and remain devoted to them.”

26:72 He said, “Do they hear you when you call upon them?

26:73 Or can they benefit or harm you?”

26:74 They said, “No, but this is what we found our forefathers doing.”

26:75 He said, “Do you see what you have been worshiping,

26:76 you and your ancestors?

26:77 Indeed, they are my enemies, except the Lord of the worlds[1],

26:78 Who created me, so He guides me;

26:79 and it is He Who provides me with food and drink;

26:80 and when I am ill He heals me;

26:81 and He will cause me to die and then bring me back to life;

26:82 and I hope that He will forgive me my sins on the Day of Judgment.”

26:83 “My Lord, grant me knowledge, and join me with the righteous,