20: Ta-ha

This chapter of eight sections is made up of 135 Meccan verses, although VV. 13 0
and 131 (in Section VIII) are Madinese. It was revealed after the previous one on
Mary 19 and before The Inevitable 56. The title comes from its opening letters,
which are now used as a man's name as in the case of the similar title Ya-Sin 36
It begins with the story of Moses (I-II), narrated in a conversational style, fill
of vivid word pictures. The initial rhyme and rhythm are quite soothing. Then
we are told how to read the Qur'an and about Adam's fall (VI); while the chapter
ends with a section on prayer (VIII) Its sections are long and the message comes in
a very narrative style, which provides relief for the Prophet's troubles in his native
city. Some have called it the best of the Meccan chapters.