Surah Ta Ha (Ta Ha) 20 : 59

Explanatory Note

Moses accepts Pharaoh’s challenge and sets the appointment for a festival day when the people are in the mood to celebrate, gathering in the main squares and open areas: “Answered Moses: Your appointment shall be the day of the Festival; and let the people assemble when the sun is risen high.” (Verse 59) Thus he sets the best time when everything is at its clearest and people will be out and about in numbers. He does not set a very early time when people would still be at home, nor at midday when the heat could prevent their gathering, nor in the evening when darkness might discourage their attendance or impair their vision. Thus ends the first scene of confrontation between faith and tyranny. The curtains fall to be raised again and we see the match in full view.