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T.S.M. Toor-e-Sina and Moses - Recall Mount Sinai where Moses was given the Statute Book.

(O Prophet) Will you, (in your compassion), torment yourself to death because they refuse to believe in it?

And so whenever a Reminder comes to them from the Beneficent, they turn away from it.

Do they not see the earth how much of every fruitful kind We cause to grow therein?

But, verily, your Lord is Almighty, Merciful. (Whether they believe or not He provides them with means of sustenance).

To the people of Pharaoh so that they may walk aright."

I shall be embarrassed and I might not speak confidently, so send for Aaron to help me.

Allah said, "Nay! Both of you go with Our Messages. We are with you."

And, "Let the Children of Israel go with us." (20:47).

And you did what you did, killing a man from our nation. You are of the ungrateful."

Then I fled from you in fear. Now Allah has given me a Command and appointed me one of His Messengers.

Pharaoh said, "What is the Lord of the Worlds?" (20:49).

Pharaoh said to the people around him, "Don't you hear what he says?"

Pharaoh said, "Your Messenger that has been sent to you is a crazy man."

Pharaoh said, "If you choose a god other than me, I will put you in prison."

He said, "Bring your signs if you are truthful."

He presented his powerful logic that shone bright.

He intends to make you ineffective in your own land by causing a popular rebellion. What do you advise?" (7:110).

That they bring all expert religious debaters to you." ('Sahir' = spellbinding speaker).

People were given an open invitation to assemble there, "Are you all gathering?"

When they came, they said to Pharaoh, "Will there be a reward for us if we are the winners?"

Moses said, "Begin however you wish to begin."

Moses responded with the mighty Truth, and right away it swallowed their false logic.

Saying, "We believe in the Lord of the Worlds.

Pharaoh said, "You believe in him before I grant my permission? He is surely your chief who has taught you spellbinding eloquence. You shall find out soon. I will cut off your hands and feet alternately and verily I will crucify you everyone."

We hope that our Lord will forgive our faults, since we are the foremost of the believers."

In the meantime, Pharaoh sent couriers to the cities.

And indeed they are offenders against us.

Thus We drove them (Pharaoh and his chiefs) out of the gardens and springs,

Thus were those things taken away from them and We caused the Children of Israel to inherit such blessings. (Instead of returning to Egypt they would rule the land including Sinai, Jordan, Palestine, Northern Arabian Peninsula until their zenith during the times of David and Solomon about 940 B.C. (7:136), (7:137), (20:76-80)).

When both parties saw each other, the companions of Moses said, "Behold, We are indeed caught."

Then We revealed to Moses, "Strike the sea with your staff. (Seek for them a dry path with confidence. Cross over the dried up Sea of Reeds (20:77), (44:24)). The morning found the two parties apart like two hills with a basin in between.

And We saved Moses and those with him, every one of them.

Herein is indeed a lesson. Yet, most people are not believers in the Law of Requital.

And convey to them of the history of Abraham.

They said, "We worship idols and we are very devoted to them."

Or do they benefit or harm you?"

He said, "Have you, then ever considered what it is that you have been worshiping,

Now verily, they (all kinds of idols) are enemies to me, for I am devoted only to the Lord of the Worlds.

And is the One Who provides food and drink to me (and to you).

And Who will cause me to die and then bring me back to life.

My Lord! Grant me wisdom and good judgment, and count me among those who have perfected their "Self".

And include me among those who will inherit the Garden of Bliss.

And put me not to embarrassment the Day when people are raised.

And when only he will prosper that brings to Allah a noble heart." (37:85).

Whereas the blazing Fire will appear plainly before those who had lost themselves in error.

Instead of Allah? Can they help you or help themselves?"

And the party of Iblis, all together.

"By God, we were in manifest error!

It is these guilty leaders who misled us.

Nor a close friend.

In all this, behold, there is lesson but, most of them still are not believers (in the Law of Requital).

The people of Noah too denied the Messengers.

Behold, I am a Messenger to you, worthy of your trust.

And no reward, whatever, do I ask for it. My reward rests with none but the Lord of the Worlds.

They answered, "Shall we put our faith in you even though the low class people are following you?"

Their accountability is up to my Lord. If only you understood (that the most honored in the Sight of Allah is the one who is best in conduct (49:13)).

I am only a plain Warner."

Thereupon he prayed, "My Lord! Behold, my people are accusing me of lying.

And We saved him and those who accompanied him in the laden Ark.

In this, behold, there is a sign, even though most of them are not believers (in the Law of Requital).

Aad also rejected the Messengers.

I am a Messenger to you, worthy of your trust.

And no reward, whatever, do I ask for it. My reward rests with none but the Lord of the Worlds.

And make for yourselves mighty castles; will you thus become immortal?

Be mindful of Allah and heed me.

He Who has helped you with, livestock and human resources.

Verily, I fear for you the requital of an awesome day."

This has been our life-style for generations.

So, they rejected him and We destroyed them. Therein, behold, is a sign, even though most people are not believers (in the Law of Requital).

Thamud also denied the Messengers.

Behold, I am a Messenger to you, worthy of your trust.

I ask you no reward, whatever, for it. My reward rests with none but the Lord of the Worlds.

In gardens and water springs.

And that you will always skillfully carve out of the mountains luxurious mansions?

And obey not the command of those who trespass the bounds of justice and equity.

But they replied, "You are but one of the bewitched.

He said, "Behold, this she-camel. (She represents the weak and poor). She being (ownerless) has the right to drink at the well, just as you have the right to water (your flock) at the time of watering.

But they killed her and made way for their own humiliation. (The usual rendering here of FAASBAHOO NADIMEEN that they regretted, repented or became penitent seems to be incorrect, since in that case the Most Gracious might have forgiven them).

And, verily, your Lord! He is indeed the Mighty, the Merciful. (He is Merciful that His Rule is the Rule of Law).

When their brother Lot said to them, "Will you not walk aright?

Be mindful of Allah and heed me.

Of all the creatures in the Worlds, you approach males.

They said, "O Lot! If you desist not, you will be driven out of the town."

"O My Lord! Save me, my family and my followers from the consequences of what they do."

All but the old woman (the wife of Lot) who chose to stay behind.

And We rained on them a rain, the dreadful rain (from the volcano) on those who all had been warned.

Your Lord is Almighty, Merciful. (His Mighty Rule is the Rule of Law).

When their brother Shoaib said to them, "Will you not walk aright?

Be mindful of Allah and heed me.

Always give full measure, and do not cause loss to people.

And do not deprive people of what is rightfully theirs. And desist from creating corruption and disorder in the land.

They said, "You are but of the bewitched.

If you are truthful, let fragments of the sky fall upon us."

But they persisted in denial. Then the Day of overshadowing gloom seized them. It was the suffering of an awesome day. (Historically, a dark extensive cloud rained upon them heavily and incessantly. It is sometimes referred to as the Day of the Canopy).

Behold, your Lord! He is Almighty, Merciful. (His Rule is the Rule of Law).

The trustworthy Divine Energy (angel Gabriel) has brought it down. (2:97, 16:102).

(In a language that is clear and easy to understand.) In the plain Arabic tongue. (Universality of the Message 7:158, 25:1. Ishmael, Hud, Saleh, Shoaib, all of them preached in the Arabian Peninsula. And since Aramaic and Hebrew are ancient Arabic dialects, all the Hebrew Prophets, in this sense, conveyed the Divine Message in the Arabic tongue).

Is it not an evidence enough for them that learned men among the Children of Israel have recognized it?

And had he read it to them, they would have had reason to disbelieve it.

They will not believe in it until they suffer the dire consequences.

Then they will say, "Could we have a respite?"

As you see, Our Law of Respite allows them to enjoy Our bounties for years.

Then, of what avail will be their past enjoyments?

Reminder! Therefore, this (Qur'an) is. We are never unjust.

It is beyond their stature, nor is it in their power.

Hence, (O Human) Call not any other deity with Allah, or you will be of the doomed.

(O Prophet) Lower your wing in kindness to those who believe and follow you. (15:88).

Put your trust in the Almighty, the Merciful.

And move among those who adore.

Shall I inform you on whom the devils descend?

They listen for lies and rumors, and most of them make up lies.

Haven't you seen how they stray in every valley of thought, like a camel with false thirst?

Except those poets who believe in the Revelation. They (do what they say and) help create balance in the society. They engage much in the remembrance of Allah. They help create a social order in which oppression is requited and thus prevented. They stand up for human rights. The wrongdoers will soon find out how their plans would be reversed on themselves.