Surah Ta Ha (Ta Ha) 20 : 56

Explanatory Note

This reminder of the relationship between man and the earth fits well with the exchange between Moses and Pharaoh, the tyrant who arrogantly claims a godly position when he too originated from the earth and to it he will certainly return. He is no more than any object God has created on earth and guided to fulfil its assigned role. “We showed Pharaoh all Our signs, but he denied them and refused to take heed.” (Verse 56) God showed him all sorts of signs in the great universe, and Moses pointed these out to him.. The two signs of Moses’ staff and hand are not specified here since they are included among the general category of God’s signs. The signs in the universe are far greater and more permanent. It is implied however that Pharaoh has already been shown Moses’ own special signs.