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TaSinMim
[These letters are one of the
miracles of the Qur-an, and none but Allah (Alone) knows their meanings] |
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These
are Verses of the manifest Book (that makes clear truth
from falsehood, good from evil, etc.). |
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We
recite to you some of the news of Masa (Moses)
and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) in truth, for a people
who believe (those who believe
in this Qur-an, and in the Oneness of Allah). |
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Verily,
Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
exalted himself in the land and made its people sects, weakening (oppressing)
a group (i.e. Children of Israel)
among them, killing their sons, and letting their females live. Verily,
he was of the Mufsidun (i.e.
those who commit great sins and crimes, oppressors, tyrants, etc.). |
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And
We wished to do a favour to those who were weak (and
oppressed) in the land, and
to make them rulers and to make them the inheritors, |
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And
to establish them in the land, and We let Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
and Haman and their hosts receive from them that which they feared. |
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And
We inspired the mother of Musa (Moses),
(saying):
"Suckle him [Musa (Moses)],
but when you fear for him, then cast him into the river and fear not,
nor grieve. Verily! We shall bring him back to you, and shall make
him one of (Our)
Messengers." |
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Then
the household of Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
picked him up, that he might become for them an enemy and a
(cause of)
grief. Verily! Fir'aun (Pharaoh),
Haman and their hosts were sinners. |
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And
the wife of Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
said: "A comfort of the eye for me and for you. Kill him not,
perhaps he may be of benefit to us, or we may adopt him as a son."
And they perceive not (the result
of that). |
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And
the heart of the mother of Musa (Moses)
became empty [from every thought,
except the thought of Musa (Moses)].
She was very near to disclose his (case,
i.e. the child is her son),
had We not strengthened her heart (with
Faith), so that she might remain
as one of the believers. |
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And
she said to his [Musa's (Moses)]
sister: "Follow him." So she
(his sister) watched him from
a far place secretly, while they perceived not. |
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And
We had already forbidden (other)
foster suckling mothers for him, until she (his
sister came up and) said: "Shall
I direct you to a household who will rear him for you, and sincerely
they will look after him in a good manner?" |
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So
did We restore him to his mother, that she might be delighted, and
that she might not grieve, and that she might know that the Promise
of Allah is true. But most of them know not. |
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And
when he attained his full strength, and was perfect (in
manhood), We bestowed on him
Hukman (Prophethood, right judgement
of the affairs) and religious
knowledge [of the religion of
his forefathers i.e. Islamic Monotheism].
And thus do We reward the Muhsinun (i.e.
good doers - see the footnote of V.9:120). |
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And
he entered the city at a time of unawareness of its people, and he
found there two men fighting, - one of his party (his
religion - from the Children of Israel),
and the other of his foes. The man of his (own)
party asked him for help against his foe, so Musa (Moses)
struck him with his fist and killed him. He said: "This is of
Shaitan's (Satan)
doing, verily, he is a plain misleading enemy." |
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He
said: "My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself, so forgive me."
Then He forgave him. Verily, He is the Oft-Forgiving, the Most Merciful. |
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He
said: "My Lord! For that with which You have favoured me, I will
never more be a helper for the Mujrimun (criminals,
disobedient to Allah, polytheists, sinners, etc.)!" |
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So
he became afraid, looking about in the city (waiting
as to what will be the result of his crime of killing),
when behold, the man who had sought his help the day before, called
for his help (again).
Musa (Moses)
said to him: "Verily, you are a plain misleader!" |
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Then
when he decided to seize the man who was an enemy to both of them,
the man said: "O Musa (Moses)!
Is it your intention to kill me as you killed a man yesterday? Your
aim is nothing but to become a tyrant in the land, and not to be one
of those who do right." |
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And
there came a man running, from the farthest end of the city. He said:
"O Musa (Moses)!
Verily, the chiefs are taking counsel together about you, to kill
you, so escape. Truly, I am to you of those who give sincere advice." |
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So
he escaped from there, looking about in a state of fear. He said:
"My Lord! Save me from the people who are Zalimun (polytheists
and wrong-doers)!" |
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And
when he went towards (the land
of) Madyan (Midian)
he said: "It may be that my Lord guides me to the Right Way." |
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And
when he arrived at the water of Madyan (Midian)
he found there a group of men watering (their
flocks), and besides them he
found two women who were keeping back (their
flocks). He said: "What
is the matter with you?" They said: "We cannot water (our
flocks) until the shepherds
take (their flocks).
And our father is a very old man." |
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So
he watered (their flocks)
for them, then he turned back to shade, and said: "My Lord! Truly,
I am in need of whatever good that You bestow on me!" |
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Then
there came to him one of the two women, walking shyly. She said: "Verily,
my father calls you that he may reward you for having watered
(our flocks)
for us." So when he came to him and narrated the story, he said:
"Fear you not. You have escaped from the people who are Zalimun
(polytheists, disbelievers,
and wrong-doers)." |
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And
said one of them (the two women):
"O my father! Hire him! Verily, the best of men for you to hire
is the strong, the trustworthy." |
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He
said: "I intend to wed one of these two daughters of mine to
you, on condition that you serve me for eight years, but if you complete
ten years, it will be (a favour)
from you. But I intend not to place you under a difficulty. If Allah
will, you will find me one of the righteous." |
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He
[Musa (Moses)]
said: "That (is settled)
between me and you whichever of the two terms I fulfill, there will
be no injustice to me, and Allah is Surety over what we say." |
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Then,
when Musa (Moses)
had fulfilled the term, and was travelling with his family, he saw
a fire in the direction of Tur
(Mount). He said to his family:
"Wait, I have seen a fire; perhaps I may bring to you from there
some information, or a burning fire-brand that you may warm yourselves." |
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So
when he reached it (the fire),
he was called from the right side of the valley, in the blessed place
from the tree: "O Musa (Moses)!
Verily! I am Allah, the Lord of the 'Alamin (mankind,
jinns and all that exists)! |
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