The Holy Quran 20:21 — Surah Taha

Arabic text

قَالَ خُذْهَا وَلَا تَخَفْ ۖ سَنُعِيدُهَا سِيرَتَهَا ٱلْأُولَىٰ

Translation

Allaah said, "Grab hold of it and do not be afraid. We shall soon return it to its former (original) state." (So when Moosa عليه الصلاة والسلام grabbed hold of the snake, it became a staff once again.)

Tafsir (excerpt) — Tafsir Usmani

The natural fear of Musa ﵇: that is, on coming into your hand it will become a staff again. It is said that at first Musa ﵇ did not have the courage to seize it; at last he wrapped a cloth around his hand and began to take hold of it. The angel said: “Musa! If Allah did not wish to save you, could this rag save you?

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