Surat Ţāhā (Ta-Ha) - سورة طه

: "And what is that in your right hand, O Musa (Moses)?"

: He said: "This is my stick, whereon I lean, and wherewith I beat down branches for my sheep, and wherein I find other uses."

: (Allah) said: "Cast it down, O Musa (Moses)!"

: He cast it down, and behold! It was a snake, moving quickly.

: Allah said:"Grasp it, and fear not, We shall return it to its former state,

: "And press your (right) hand to your (left) side, it will come forth white (and shining), without any disease as another sign,

: "That We may show you (some) of Our Greater Signs.