:1. These are verses of the Qur'an,-a book that makes (things) clear;
:2. A guide: and glad tidings for the believers,-
:3. Those who establish regular prayers and give in regular charity, and also have (full) assurance of the hereafter.
:4. As to those who believe not in the Hereafter, We have made their deeds pleasing in their eyes; and so they wander about in distraction.
:5. Such are they for whom a grievous Penalty is (waiting); and in the Hereafter theirs will be the greatest loss.
:6. As to thee, the Qur'an is bestowed upon thee from the presence of one who is wise and all-knowing.
:7. Behold! Moses said to his family: "I perceive a fire; soon will I bring you from there some information, or I will bring you a burning brand to light our fuel, that ye may warm yourselves.
:8. But when he came to the (fire), a voice was heard: "Blessed are those in the fire and those around: and glory to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.
:9. "O Moses! verily, I am Allah, the exalted in might, the wise!....
:10. "Now do thou throw thy rod!" But when he saw it moving (of its own accord)as if it had been a snake, he turned back in retreat, and retraced not his steps: "O Moses!" (it was said), "Fear not: truly, in My presence, those called as messengers have no fear,-
:11. "But if any have done wrong and have thereafter substituted good to take the place of evil, truly, I am Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful.
:12. "Now put thy hand into thy bosom, and it will come forth white without stain (or harm): (these are) among the nine Signs (thou wilt take) to Pharaoh and his people: for they are a people rebellious in transgression."
:13. But when Our Signs came to them, that should have opened their eyes, they said: "This is sorcery manifest!"
