[20:13]

And I have chosen thee, so hearken unto that which is inspired.

[20:14]

Lo! I, even I, am Allah, There is no God save Me. So serve Me and establish worship for My remembrance.

[20:15]

Lo! the Hour is surely coming. But I will to keep it hidden, that every soul may be rewarded for that which it striveth (to achieve).

[20:16]

Therefor, let not him turn thee aside from (the thought of) it who believeth not therein but followeth his own desire, lest thou perish.

[20:17]

And what is that in thy right hand, O Moses ?

[20:18]

He said: This is my staff whereon I lean, and wherewith I bear down branches for my sheep, and He said: This is my staff whereon I lean, and wherewith I bear down branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses.

[20:19]

He said: Cast it down, O Moses!

[20:20]

So he cast it down, and lo! it was a serpent, gliding.

[20:21]

He said: Grasp it and fear not. We shall return it to its former state.

[20:22]

And thrust thy hand within thine armpit, it will come forth white without hurt. (That will be) another token.

[20:23]

That We may show thee (some) of Our greater portents,

[20:24]

Go thou unto Pharaoh! Lo! he hath transgressed (the bounds).

[20:25]

(Moses) said: My Lord! relieve my mind

[20:26]

And ease my task for me;

[20:27]

And loose a knot from my tongue,

[20:28]

That they may understand my saying.

[20:29]

Appoint for me a henchman from my folk,

[20:30]

Aaron, my brother.

[20:31]

Confirm my strength with him

[20:32]

And let him share my task,

[20:33]

That we may glorify Thee much

[20:34]

And much remember Thee.

[20:35]

Lo! Thou art ever Seeing us.

[20:36]

He said: Thou art granted thy request, O Moses.

[20:37]

And indeed, another time, already We have shown thee favour,