Prophet Musa

Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 – Part 6 – Part 7 – Part 8 – Part 9 – Part 10 – Part 11 The human condition is filled with trials, tribulations, and tremendous learning curves as life is full of surprises. However remembering God and striving to please Him is humankind’s lifeline.  The …

Moses could not believe his eyes, even though God had just warned him that a severe punishment was about to befall his people for worshipping the golden calf.  Moses heart was filled with shame and anger; his own people had witnessed the power and majesty of God yet they acted belligerently and without fear of God’s punishment: {God said, “Verily! …

Left under the cover of darkness, Moses and his people carrying their meager possessions headed across the desert towards the Red Sea.  When they reached the sea, the Pharaoh’s army was pursuing them closely, the people of Moses could see the dust stirred up by the approaching army. They looked at the sea in front of them and felt trapped.  …

Pharaoh and the majority of the people of Egypt refused to believe the signs.  Repeatedly God sent His punishments and the people appealed to Moses, promising to worship God alone and free the Children of Israel but time and time again, they broke their promises.  Finally, God withdrew His mercy and gave the order for Moses to lead his people …

Pharaoh was angry; his kingdom of fear was built by oppressing the people and holding their hearts and minds captive. All the people of Egypt from the ministers and magicians to the lowly slaves and servants were afraid of Pharaoh’s power and anger, but Moses had exposed a weak spot. Pharaoh worried that his kingdom was about to unravel, however …

The Quran narrates several conversations between Moses and Pharaoh.  One of the most detailed accounts is in chapter 26, entitled As-Shu’ara ‘The Poets’.  Moses speaks kindly to Pharaoh about God, His Mercy, and His Paradise, but Pharaoh reacts disdainfully and arrogantly. He reminds Moses of his past crime asking him to be grateful that he was raised in the palace …