Prophet Musa

Prophet Musa was born during a time when the Pharaoh of Egypt was oppressing the Israelites, who were descendants of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). Pharaoh feared that the Israelites would become too numerous and powerful, so he ordered the killing of all newborn male Israelite babies.

To save Musa from this fate, his mother placed him in a basket and set him afloat on the river Nile. The basket was found by Pharaoh's wife, who took pity on the baby and decided to raise him as her own son.

As Musa grew older, he became aware of his true identity as an Israelite. One day, he witnessed an Egyptian soldier mistreating an Israelite, and in a fit of rage, Musa intervened and accidentally killed the soldier.

Fearing retribution, Musa fled Egypt and sought refuge in the land of Midian. There, he encountered a group of shepherds who were mistreating two women. Musa helped the women and was invited to their home, where he met their father, Prophet Shu'ayb (Jethro), who offered Musa shelter and hospitality.

While living in Midian, Musa married one of Shu'ayb's daughters and became a shepherd. One day, while tending to his flock, Musa saw a burning bush that was not consumed by the flames. Allah spoke to Musa from within the bush, instructing him to return to Egypt and confront Pharaoh, demanding the release of the Israelites from slavery.

With his brother Harun (Aaron) as his spokesperson, Musa returned to Egypt and confronted Pharaoh, performing miracles as signs of Allah's power. Despite Pharaoh's stubbornness and resistance, Musa persisted in delivering Allah's message.

After enduring numerous plagues and hardships, Pharaoh finally relented and allowed the Israelites to leave Egypt. Musa led them through the desert towards the Promised Land, receiving guidance and revelations from Allah along the way.

The story of Prophet Musa teaches us about the importance of courage, perseverance, and faith in the face of oppression and adversity. It highlights Allah's mercy and power, as well as the obligation to stand up for justice and righteousness.