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Musa (AS) was born when a king called Fir'awn was ordering the killing of all baby boys. Allah inspired his mother with these words: Suckle him, and when you fear for him, place him in the river. Do not fear and do not grieve. We will return him to you and make him one of the messengers.
She placed baby Musa (AS) in a basket on the river. The basket floated to Fir'awn's own household. Fir'awn's wife found the baby and said he would be a joy for her and for Fir'awn. Musa (AS) grew up inside the palace of the very king who wanted to harm him, because Allah was protecting him. ๐ฎ
When Allah wants to protect someone, nothing can stop Him, not even the most powerful king. Allah's plan is always perfect. ๐
When Musa (AS) grew up, he saw an Egyptian man being cruel to a man from his own people. Musa (AS) stepped in to help but the man died. Musa (AS) turned to Allah straight away and said: My Lord, I have wronged myself, so forgive me. Allah forgave him.
News spread that people wanted to arrest Musa (AS). A man came running to warn him. Musa (AS) left Egypt saying: My Lord, save me from the wrongdoing people.
When something goes wrong, turn to Allah straight away, just like Musa (AS) did. Allah is always ready to forgive. ๐
Musa (AS) arrived in Madyan. He sat by a well and saw two women holding back their flocks while everyone else was watering. They told him their father was an old man and they could not water until the others had finished.
Musa (AS) helped them water their flocks straight away. Then he sat in the shade and prayed: My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need.
One of the women came back to invite Musa (AS) to her father. The father gave Musa (AS) a job and later gave him his daughter to marry. One act of kindness changed everything for Musa (AS). ๐
One kind act changed Musa (AS)'s whole life. Be kind to people even when you are the one who needs help. Allah rewards kind hearts. ๐
After many years, Musa (AS) was travelling with his family at night. He saw a fire in the distance and went to look. Allah called to him from the tree:
O Musa (AS), remove your sandals. You are in the sacred valley of Tuwa. I am Allah. There is no god but Me. So worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance.
Allah also gave Musa (AS) two signs. His staff turned into a real moving serpent. And his hand came out glowing white when he placed it inside his garment. โจ
Allah spoke directly to Musa (AS). He chose him because of his good heart. Allah calls whom He wills to His service. ๐
Allah sent Musa (AS) and his brother Harun (AS) to Fir'awn who had said he was the most exalted lord. Fir'awn called his best magicians from all over Egypt.
The magicians threw their staffs and ropes and they appeared to move like snakes. Then Musa (AS) threw his staff and it became a real serpent that swallowed all of theirs.
The magicians fell down in prostration at once. They said: We believe in the Lord of Musa (AS) and Harun (AS). Fir'awn threatened them. But they were no longer afraid. They had seen the truth.
When the truth is clear, the brave accept it. The magicians fell down at once. The truth always wins. ๐
Fir'awn kept refusing to free the people of Musa (AS). So Allah sent nine clear signs to Egypt one by one, including floods, locusts, lice, frogs, blood in the water, the staff becoming a serpent, and the glowing white hand.
Every time a sign came, Fir'awn would say: Call your Lord to remove this and we will let your people go. But every time the sign lifted, he broke his promise.
Musa (AS) waited with patience, trusting Allah through all of it.
Allah was very patient with Fir'awn, sign after sign. But those who keep refusing will eventually face the result of their choices. ๐
Allah told Musa (AS) to travel by night with all the believers. Fir'awn found out and chased after them with his whole army. They reached the sea and there was nowhere to go.
Some people said: We are going to be overtaken. Musa (AS) said: No. Indeed, my Lord is with me. He will guide me.
Allah told Musa (AS) to strike the sea with his staff. Musa (AS) struck and the sea split open into a dry path with the water like great towering mountains on each side. They all crossed safely. When Fir'awn followed with his army, the sea closed over them. ๐
When we trust Allah completely, even in the most frightening moments, He makes a way where there is no way. ๐
After the miracle of the sea, Musa (AS) went up to the Mountain of Sinai for forty days to receive the Torah, Allah's guidance for the people of Musa (AS).
While there, Musa (AS) said: My Lord, show me that I may look at You. Allah said: You will not see Me. But look at the mountain. If it remains in place, then you will see Me.
When Allah's light appeared to the mountain, it was made level and Musa (AS) fell unconscious. When he awoke he said: Exalted are You. I have repented to You, and I am the first of the believers.
No one can see Allah in this world. But in Jannah, the believers will see Him. That is the greatest gift of Jannah. ๐
While Musa (AS) was on the mountain for forty days, a man named Samiri misled the people. He made a golden calf that made a lowing sound. He said: This is your god.
Harun (AS) tried to stop them but the people would not listen. When Musa (AS) came back down and saw what had happened, he turned to Samiri and said: What is your case, O Samiri?
Samiri admitted what he had done. His punishment was that he would spend his life saying: Do not touch me. The calf was burned and scattered into the sea. Musa (AS) then asked Allah to forgive his people.
Never follow what everyone else is doing if it is wrong. Always ask: is Allah pleased with this? ๐
Musa (AS) set out to find a servant of Allah who had been given special knowledge. This man is known as Al-Khidr. Musa (AS) found him and asked to travel with him to learn. Al-Khidr agreed but said: Do not ask me about anything until I explain it to you myself.
First, Al-Khidr made a hole in a boat. Second, he ended the life of a young boy. Third, he fixed a wall in a city for free even though the people there had refused to give them food.
Then Al-Khidr explained: the boat belonged to poor people and a cruel king was seizing every good ship by force, so he damaged it to save it. The boy would have caused great harm to his believing parents. Under the wall was treasure belonging to two orphan children whose father had been righteous. Al-Khidr said: I did none of it on my own accord. That is the meaning of what you could not bear with patience.
Sometimes things seem wrong or unfair but Allah sees the whole picture. Trust His wisdom even when we do not understand. ๐
Among the people of Musa (AS) was a man called Qarun. He had so much treasure that it took many strong men just to carry his keys.
His people told him: Do not be joyful in an arrogant way. Seek with what Allah has given you the home of the Hereafter, and do good as Allah has done good to you. But Qarun said: I was only given all this because of knowledge I have.
He went out before his people in his adornment. Then Allah caused the earth to swallow him and his home. Those who had wished to be in his position said: Allah extends His provision to whom He wills. If not that Allah had been good to us, He would have swallowed us too.
Never be proud about money, grades, or talents. Everything is from Allah. Use your blessings to do good and be generous. ๐
When Prophet Muhammad (SAW) went through the heavens on the Night Journey, he met Musa (AS) in the sixth heaven.
After being given fifty prayers a day for the Muslims, Prophet Muhammad (SAW) began to come back down. Musa (AS) asked him: What did your Lord give you? When he heard fifty, Musa (AS) said: Go back and ask for fewer. Your people cannot manage it. I tried with my people and I know.
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) went back again and again, and each time Musa (AS) sent him back, until it became five prayers, each one counting as ten in reward. Our five daily prayers are a gift and Musa (AS) cared greatly about this Ummah. ๐
Our five daily prayers are a precious gift from Allah. Musa (AS) cared so much about this Ummah. Pray them with love. ๐
Musa (AS) was the Prophet Allah spoke to directly. He stood up to the most powerful king in the world. He was given the Torah and led his people to safety. Allah was with him at every single step.
Sources: The Noble Quran & Sahih Bukhari
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