chapter 20 of the Holy Qur'an

  General information:

Number of verses:  135

Running time:  45 minutes and 0 seconds

Arabic recitation by:  Sheikh Sa'ad Al-Ghamdi

Translation of the meaning read by:  El-Haj Mauri Saalakhan

(Arabic and English alternate section by section)

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  About the chapter:

About two thirds of this chapter is devoted to the story of Prophet Moses peace upon him starting with his prophethood, his dialogue and subsequent confrontation with Pharaoh, and his condition with the Children of Israel after leaving Egypt.  The overarching themes of the chapter include the reaffirmation of the elements of the monotheistic message and the path of the prophets in delivering the message. 

  Snippets from the translation:

TaHa.  We have not revealed this Qur'an to you, O Muhammad, for you to be distressed, but as a reminder to him who fears.  A revelation from Him who created the earth and the high heavens ... the Compassionate One, Who is established on the throne.  To Him belongs whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is in the earth and all that is between them and what is beneath the soil.  If you were to speak aloud, then certainly He knows what is secrete and what is yet more hidden.  Allah!  There is no God except Him.  To Him belongs the most beautiful names.  Has the story of Moses reached, when he said to his family:  "Wait ... I see a fire in the distance.  Perhaps I can bring you a brand therefrom or I may find guidance at the fire."  So when he reached it, he was called:  "O Moses!  Indeed I am your Lord, so take off your shoes for you are in the holy valley of Tuwa.  I have chosen you, so listen what is revealed."  [chapter 20:  1-12]