Prophet
Musa (AS) is the most commonly mentioned prophet in Holy Quran. Prophet
Musa was born at the time of Fir’aun also known as Pharaoh. In
religion, Islam Musa (AS) is loved and respected because He (AS) is the
Prophet and Messenger too. Muslims believed in all Messengers of Allah
Almighty and Holy Books which revealed on them. In Holy Quran, Prophet
Musa (AS) is mentioned most of the time and His story ranges in several
chapters of Holy Quran.
Allah
(SWT) says that the story of Moses (AS) and Pharaoh in Quran is the
truth. It is a story of political conspiracy and of oppression that
knew no bounds. In Holy Quran it is mentioned in this way: “We
recite to you some of the news of Moses and Pharaoh in truth, for a
people who believe. Verily, Pharaoh exalted himself in the land and
made its people sects, weakening (oppressing) a group (i.e. Children of
Israel) among them; killing their sons and letting their females live.
Verily, he was of those who commit great sins and crimes, oppressors,
tyrant.” (Quran, 28:3-4)
Below
we will describe the story of the Musa (AS) in detail from the
beginning of His birth, how He (AS) brought up in the house of Fir’aun
and other events of His life.
Musa
(AS) was born at the time of Fir’aun which was the most politically
charged time of the history. The Pharaoh or Fir’aun of Egypt was the
dominant power in the land. He was so incredibly powerful that he
referred to himself as a god and nobody were able to dispute this. He
set up class distinctions, divided the people into groups and tribes,
and set them against one another. The Jews, the children of Israel,
were put at the lowest level of Egyptian society. They were the slaves
and servants. The family of Musa (AS) was from amongst the children of
Israel.
A
short while before Prophet Musa (AS) was born, Fir’aun was told that a
boy from the Bani Israel would soon be born and at whose hands Fir’aun’s
kingdom would be destroyed. On hearing this, the cruel king ordered his
soldiers that every male child born to the Bani Israel should be
killed. The soldiers of Fir’aun periodically searched the houses of the
Israelites so as to carry out Pharaoh’s orders. Musa’s (AS) mother had
prepared a plan for him. When she heard the approach of the soldiers,
she took Musa (AS) out in his basket and placed him in the river Nile at
behind of her house. In Holy Quran it is mentioned in these words: “So
We sent this inspiration to the mother of Moses: “Suckle (thy child)
but when thou hast fears about him cast him, into the river, but fear
not nor grieve: for We shall restore him to thee, and We shall make him
one of Our messengers.” (Quran, 28:7)
The
basket in which Prophet Musa (AS) was put in by his mother floated
towards the palace of Fir’aun, where his men fished it out and brought
the baby to him. He wanted to kill it immediately, suspecting that it
might be a child of the Bani Israel, but his wife Aasiya, who was a
pious woman, stopped him by doing so. They did not have children of
their own, so she asked him to adopt the child. Fir’aun agreed to his
wife Asiya’s request and then called some women to feed the crying
child. Yet, the baby refused milk from all the women who came to feed
him, except his own mother. In this way, Allah Almighty rejoined mother
and child in the palace of Fir’aun who was the greatest enemy of her
son.
Prophet
Musa (AS) grew up in Fir’aun’s home and was familiarized with the state
affairs. When He (AS) reached adulthood, once involved in a fight
between an Israelite and an Egyptian, results in killing the latter
recklessly. Prophet Musa (AS) went to the Madyan where he married Safura
daughter of Prophet Shuaib (AS). After staying some time in Madyan, he
left to return to Egypt. On their way to Egypt in the severe winter
night Prophet Musa (AS) and his wife who had lost their way, saw a fire
in the distance.
Prophet
Musa (AS) told his wife to stay where she was and he went to the fire,
thinking he would bring some of it back. When Musa (AS) reached near the
fire he saw that the flames were coming from a green tree but there was
no one present. While Prophet Musa (AS) looked around in surprise, he
suddenly heard a voice saying, “O Musa, I am your Lord!” The
voice then asked him to throw his stick onto the ground. At once it
changed into a serpent, which scared him. Musa (AS) was then commanded
to lift the snake without any fear and as he did so, it changed back
into a stick.
And
then he was told to put his hand under his armpit. When he drew it out
again, his hand glowed with a bright light, like the sun. The Divine
voice said to him, “O Musa! These are the two great Signs of your Lord. Go back to Fir’aun and his people and invite them towards your Lord!” After
getting these signs from Allah Almighty Musa (AS) went to the Fir’aun
and told him that He (AS) is the messenger of Allah Almighty for that He
has proofs. Musa (AS) threw his stick on the ground and it changed into
a snake. The miracle frightened Fir’aun and he turned to his ministers
for advice. They told him that Prophet Musa (AS) was just a good
magician and that their own magicians could easily perform such tricks.
Then
Fir’aun called all the great magicians to his court so that they could
do the same tricks as Musa (AS) did. When they were told what had to be
done, they were not worried. They threw pieces of rope on the ground and
these cords began to wriggle like snakes. But when Prophet Musa (AS)
cast his stick down his serpent ate all the pieces of rope. The
magicians immediately realized that this was no magic but a miracle, and
prostrated saying, “We believe in the faith of Musa”. Allah
Almighty told Prophet Musa (AS) to warn Fir’aun that He would punish
him and his people if they continued in their ways and don’t accept your
faith. But Fir’aun was too proud to listen to the warning.
So,
for punishing him and his followers the country was hit by famine.
Swarms of locusts ate away the crops. The river Nile flooded its banks
causing great destruction. The people were afflicted with lice and
tumors. When all of this happened the people rushed to Prophet Musa (AS)
asking him to pray for their relief and promised to follow his
religion. But when they were cured and the situation improved, they
returned to their idol worship.
Musa
(AS) gathered the people of Bani Israel and left for Palestine. When
Fir’aun learned of their escape he followed them with a huge army. When
Musa (AS) with people of Bani Israel reached the Red Sea they saw
Fir’aun approaching towards them and were sure they were going to be
killed. Yet, Prophet Musa (AS) struck the waters of the sea with his
stick and the waters parted, making a dry path. The people crossed
safely. When Fir’aun saw the path he entered the sea at the head of his
army. But while he was in the middle of the sea the waters suddenly
closed around him and his men. In this way, Fir’aun and his army drowned
and died in the river.
Prophet
Musa (AS) was a prophet sent by Allah SWT, Musa (AS) is one of those
personalities who has been mentioned most frequently in the Holy Quran.
Prophet
Musa (AS)’s life started with miracles, as his mother in the fear of
being killed, his mother put him in a basket and adrift in the River Nile.
His
life was full of tests as one day he was playing in the lap of Pharaoh,
Musa (AS) pulled his beard and slapped his face. After seeing this,
Pharaoh wanted to overthrow him. But Pharaoh’s wife Asiya (RA) stopped Pharaoh to do such a horrible thing as Musa (AS) was just an infant.
So
to test Musa (AS) Pharaoh brought two plates, one had rubies and the
other one had burning red coals. Infant Musa (AS) went for rubies, but
Angel Gabriel (AS) guided his hand to Coal, which he took and put it in
his mouth. Then pharaoh knew that He (Musa) won’t harm him and later
spared by Pharaoh. But after this event, Musa (AS) had a speaking
defect.
There
are numerous lessons we can learn from the life of Musa (AS), but this
video series will help you gather more details about how he leads his
life and how he tried to spread the word of Allah. His life is something
very motivating for all of us, his innocent and determination was the
reason he was most frequently discussed personality in Quran.
Watch
these two parts of the video which tells you all about his life and
events that took place during his lifetime. So do watch and share with
others to make them aware of Musa (AS).
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