Now, Surah 2 turns to another figure which is common to Islam, Judaism and Christianity alike: Moses. The Quran refers to him as Musa, and he is seen as a prophet, much like Adam was seen as a prophet.
{2.40] O children of Israel! call to mind My favor which I bestowed on you and be faithful to (your) covenant with Me, I will fulfill (My) covenant with you; and of Me, Me alone, should you be afraid.[2.41] And believe in what I have revealed, verifying that which is with you, and be not the first to deny it, neither take a mean price in exchange for My communications; and Me, Me alone should you fear.
There Israel encamped before the mountain, 3 while Moses went up to God. The Lord called to him out of the mountain, saying, “Thus you shall say to the house of Jacob, and tell the people of Israel: 4 You yourselves have seen what I did to the Egyptians, and how I bore you on eagles' wings and brought you to myself. 5 Now therefore, if you will indeed obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession among all peoples, for all the earth is mine; 6 and you shall be to me a kingdom of priests and a holy nation. These are the words that you shall speak to the people of Israel.”It seems like the parallels never end.
[2.42] And do not mix up the truth with the falsehood, nor hide the truth while you know (it).[2.43] And keep up prayer and pay the poor-rate and bow down with those who bow down.
The "poor rate" appears to be a reference to the Islamic principle of Zakat, the practice of giving money to support those who are desperately poor, it is either given voluntary, or it can be established as a tax by a government. This principle is considered one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
