Surah Tā Hā

Shaykh al-Islām—may Allah have mercy on him—said:

Section: “Surah Tā Hā”

Its theme is the easing of hardship associated with the Quran and the scriptures Allah Most High has revealed. It is thus “the surah of His scriptures,” just as Maryam is “the surah of His servants and messengers.” He begins it with His words:

“We have not sent down the Quran to you to cause you distress”

…through His words:

“A revelation from Him who created the earth and the lofty heavens.”

He then recounts the story of Moses: Allah’s calling him, conversing privately with him, and speaking to him. His story is among the most compelling accounts of the messengers, which is why it is repeated in the Quran. He received both divine address and scripture, and was sent to Pharaoh, the defiant, doubting denier of divine lordship and messengership—the most obstinate of disbelievers. Allah recounts the story in full in this surah, up to His words:

“My Lord, increase me in knowledge.”

He then recounts the story of Adam, for his was the first prophethood. The surah mentions Moses and Adam because of the affinity between them, which calls for