Prophet Musa, Part 2 of 6

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عليه السالم


Recall main points of Part 1

Musa is now a young man.Full of energy, wisdom and understanding.

He sided with the weak.Fought against injustice.

““And when he attained his full strength, and And when he attained his full strength, and was perfect (in manhood), We bestowed was perfect (in manhood), We bestowed on him on him wisdom wisdom (right judgment of the (right judgment of the

affairs) and knowledge. And thus do We affairs) and knowledge. And thus do We reward the good doers.”reward the good doers.”

(Surah Al Qasas: 14)(Surah Al Qasas: 14)


One day….A Bani Israeli and a copt had a fight on the road.The Israeli found Musa passing by. He called Musa for help.

Musa went to help the Israeli.While trying to help, Musa hit the Copt. The Copt died.

Musa didn’t intend to kill. It happened by mistake.Musa, then, felt very bad for his action.

In regret, Musa said:In regret, Musa said:"This is of "This is of Satan'sSatan's doing: verily, he is a plain misleading enemy.“ doing: verily, he is a plain misleading enemy.“(Surah al Qasas: 15)(Surah al Qasas: 15)


Musa (Musa ( السالم السالم عليه :makes a sincere Du’aa:) makes a sincere Du’aa (عليه

“ “He said: "My Lord! Verily, I have He said: "My Lord! Verily, I have wronged myself, so forgive me." Then wronged myself, so forgive me." Then He forgave him. Verily, He is the Oft-He forgave him. Verily, He is the Oft-

Forgiving, the Most Merciful”. Forgiving, the Most Merciful”. (Surah al Qasas: 16)(Surah al Qasas: 16)


The Copts were now looking The Copts were now looking for the Killer!for the Killer!

No one knew the truth that No one knew the truth that Musa was the one who killed Musa was the one who killed the Copt!the Copt!


Next Day…..Next Day…..Same Israeli calls for help Same Israeli calls for help again….again….• Musa went to help him as he was always helpful Musa went to help him as he was always helpful

to others.to others.• He tried to stop the fight.He tried to stop the fight.• This time Musa found that the Israeli was This time Musa found that the Israeli was

committing injustice. committing injustice. • Seeing Musa’s anger, the Israeli said:Seeing Musa’s anger, the Israeli said: “ “O Musa! Is it your intention to kill me as you O Musa! Is it your intention to kill me as you

killed a man yesterday? Your aim is nothing but killed a man yesterday? Your aim is nothing but to become a tyrant in the land, and not to be to become a tyrant in the land, and not to be one of those who do right." one of those who do right." (Surah al Qasas: 19)(Surah al Qasas: 19)


• When this ungrateful Israeli revealed When this ungrateful Israeli revealed that yesterday’s killer was Musa, the that yesterday’s killer was Musa, the Copt heard it and ran to inform the Copt heard it and ran to inform the guards.guards.

• The news spreads like wild-fire and The news spreads like wild-fire and reaches Fir’aoun.reaches Fir’aoun.

• He reacts in anger!He reacts in anger!• Decides to put Musa to death!Decides to put Musa to death!

Musa was a very good man Musa was a very good man

and Allah helps good people …..and Allah helps good people …..


• A man after hearing that Fir’aoun has A man after hearing that Fir’aoun has ordered ordered

his soldiers to put Musa to death, rushes tohis soldiers to put Musa to death, rushes toMusa and advices him to leave Egypt. Musa and advices him to leave Egypt.

““And there came a man running, from the And there came a man running, from the farthest end of the city. He said: "O Musa! farthest end of the city. He said: "O Musa! Verily, the chiefs are taking counsel together Verily, the chiefs are taking counsel together about you, to kill you, so escape. about you, to kill you, so escape.

Truly, I am one of the good advisers to you."Truly, I am one of the good advisers to you."

So he escaped from there, looking about in a So he escaped from there, looking about in a state of fear. He said: "My Lord! Save me state of fear. He said: "My Lord! Save me from the people who are wrong-doers!”from the people who are wrong-doers!”

(Surah al Qasas: 20, 21)(Surah al Qasas: 20, 21)


* The Qur’an says that Prophet Musa left Egypt * The Qur’an says that Prophet Musa left Egypt

and headed towards Madyan. and headed towards Madyan. * On the way, he made a Du’aa hoping that * On the way, he made a Du’aa hoping that

Allah will Guide him to the Right Way.Allah will Guide him to the Right Way.

“ “And when he went towards (the land of) And when he went towards (the land of) Madyan, he said: "It may be that my Lord Madyan, he said: "It may be that my Lord

guides me to the Right Way”guides me to the Right Way”(Surah al Qasas: 22)(Surah al Qasas: 22)


• Madyan was an Arab land.Madyan was an Arab land.• It was mostly desert and villages.It was mostly desert and villages.• It did not have the civilization, the castles It did not have the civilization, the castles

and markets of Egypt.and markets of Egypt.• Above all, it was a happy land as its Above all, it was a happy land as its

people were safe from Fir’aun’s cruel people were safe from Fir’aun’s cruel rule.rule.

The land of MadyanThe land of Madyan


Musa Musa السالم السالم عليه in in عليهMadyanMadyan• A stranger in the land; he was very A stranger in the land; he was very

anxious of finding a shelter.anxious of finding a shelter.• He arrives at the waters of Madyan.He arrives at the waters of Madyan.• Finds a group of strong men drawing waterFinds a group of strong men drawing water• He saw two girls holding back their flock He saw two girls holding back their flock

waiting for their turn.waiting for their turn.• He spoke to them and then helped them.He spoke to them and then helped them.


“ “And when he arrived at the water (a And when he arrived at the water (a well) of Madyan he found there a group well) of Madyan he found there a group of men watering (their flocks), and of men watering (their flocks), and besides them he found two women who besides them he found two women who were keeping back (their flocks). He were keeping back (their flocks). He said: said: "What is the matter with you?""What is the matter with you?" They said: They said: "We cannot water (our "We cannot water (our flocks) until the shepherds take (their flocks) until the shepherds take (their flocks). And our father is a very old flocks). And our father is a very old man."man."So he watered (their flocks) for them…. So he watered (their flocks) for them…. (Surah al Qasas: verses 23, 24)(Surah al Qasas: verses 23, 24)


فقير خيرٍ من إلّي انزلت لما إنّي فقير رّب خيرٍ من إلّي انزلت لما إنّي رّب

“…“…then he turned back to shade, and said: "My then he turned back to shade, and said: "My Lord! truly, I am in need of whatever good that You Lord! truly, I am in need of whatever good that You

bestow on me!“bestow on me!“

(Surah al Qasas: 24)(Surah al Qasas: 24)

• When the girls left safely, Musa now finds When the girls left safely, Musa now finds a shade under a tree and makes a a shade under a tree and makes a movingmoving and and highly meaningfulhighly meaningful Du’aa to Allah: Du’aa to Allah:


• The two sisters reached home early that The two sisters reached home early that dayday

• Surprised father asks the reason.Surprised father asks the reason.• They narrate what happened at the well.They narrate what happened at the well.• The girls’ father understood that this noble The girls’ father understood that this noble

man must be a stranger.man must be a stranger.• He sends one of his daughters to go and He sends one of his daughters to go and

bring him to their house. bring him to their house.


““Then there came to him one of the two Then there came to him one of the two women, walking shyly. She said: "Verily, my women, walking shyly. She said: "Verily, my father calls you that he may reward you for father calls you that he may reward you for having watered (our flocks) for us….“having watered (our flocks) for us….“

(Surah al Qasas: verses 25)(Surah al Qasas: verses 25)

• Musa realised that Allah has answered his Du’aaMusa realised that Allah has answered his Du’aa• He walked ahead of the girl (which tells about He walked ahead of the girl (which tells about

Musa’s good behaviour towards women).Musa’s good behaviour towards women).• They arrived home. They arrived home. • Musa narrates his full story to the old father.Musa narrates his full story to the old father.• After listening to Musa, the old man said:After listening to Musa, the old man said: “… “…Do not fear. You are now safe from those Do not fear. You are now safe from those

evil-doing people”evil-doing people” (Surah al Qasas: 25)(Surah al Qasas: 25)


Allah provides shelter in the Allah provides shelter in the land of strangers!land of strangers!• Musa starts living in the house as a guest.Musa starts living in the house as a guest.• One of the daughters said:One of the daughters said: "O my father! Hire him! Verily, the best of "O my father! Hire him! Verily, the best of

men for you to hire is the strong, the men for you to hire is the strong, the trustworthy.” trustworthy.” (Surah al Qasas: verse 26)(Surah al Qasas: verse 26)

• The old man thought it would be better to The old man thought it would be better to offer one of his daughters in marriage to offer one of his daughters in marriage to Musa.Musa.

• But he puts a condition for marriage..….But he puts a condition for marriage..….


““He said: "I intend to wed one of these He said: "I intend to wed one of these two daughters of mine to you, two daughters of mine to you, on on condition that you serve me condition that you serve me for eight for eight yearsyears; but if you complete ten years, it ; but if you complete ten years, it will be (a favour) from you.will be (a favour) from you. But I intend But I intend not to place you under a difficulty. If Allah not to place you under a difficulty. If Allah wills, you will find me one of the wills, you will find me one of the righteous."righteous."He (Musa) said:He (Musa) said: "That (is settled) between "That (is settled) between me and you: whichever of the two terms I me and you: whichever of the two terms I fulfill, there will be no injustice to me, and fulfill, there will be no injustice to me, and Allah is Surety over what we say." Allah is Surety over what we say."

(Surah al Qasas: verses 27, 28)(Surah al Qasas: verses 27, 28)


Musa’s marriage takes Musa’s marriage takes place.place.He starts living in the house He starts living in the house and working under his and working under his father-in-law as per the father-in-law as per the marriage condition.marriage condition.


Good Bye, Good Bye, Madyan!Madyan!• Musa completes ten years. Musa completes ten years. • Decides to leave Madyan and go back to Decides to leave Madyan and go back to

Egypt, his birthplace.Egypt, his birthplace.• Musa and his family were travelling by night.Musa and his family were travelling by night.• The night was very dark and cold.The night was very dark and cold.• On the way, at Mount Tur, Musa sees a fire.On the way, at Mount Tur, Musa sees a fire. (Mount Tur is presently located in the Sinai (Mount Tur is presently located in the Sinai

Peninsula of Egypt)Peninsula of Egypt)• Tells his family to wait, and goes near the Tells his family to wait, and goes near the

fire. fire. (Details mentioned in Surah Taha)(Details mentioned in Surah Taha)

Now Now the mostthe most amazing thing happens… amazing thing happens…


• ““But when he came to the fire, a voice was heard: But when he came to the fire, a voice was heard: "O Musa! "O Musa! • "Verily I am your Lord! therefore (in My presence) "Verily I am your Lord! therefore (in My presence)

remove your shoes: You are in the Sacred Valley Tuwa.remove your shoes: You are in the Sacred Valley Tuwa.• "I have chosen You: listen, then, to the inspiration: "I have chosen You: listen, then, to the inspiration: • "Verily, I am Allah: There is no god but I: So serve You "Verily, I am Allah: There is no god but I: So serve You

Me (only), and establish regular prayer for celebrating Me (only), and establish regular prayer for celebrating My praise. My praise.

• "Verily the Hour is coming - My design is to keep it "Verily the Hour is coming - My design is to keep it hidden - for every soul to receive its reward by the hidden - for every soul to receive its reward by the measure of its Endeavour. measure of its Endeavour.

• "Therefore let not such as believe not therein but "Therefore let not such as believe not therein but follow their own lusts, divert You therefrom, lest You follow their own lusts, divert You therefrom, lest You perish!”perish!”

(Surah Taha: Verses 11 – 16)(Surah Taha: Verses 11 – 16)


• AllahAllah: "And what is that in your right hand, O : "And what is that in your right hand, O Musa?" Musa?"

• Musa: “Musa: “It is my staff (stick): on it I lean; with It is my staff (stick): on it I lean; with it I beat down fodder for my flocks; and in it I it I beat down fodder for my flocks; and in it I find other uses."find other uses."

• AllahAllah: “Throw it, O Musa!”: “Throw it, O Musa!”• Musa throws it and lo! It becomes a Musa throws it and lo! It becomes a livelive

snake!snake!• AllahAllah: “Take it, and fear not: We shall return : “Take it, and fear not: We shall return

it at once to its former condition".it at once to its former condition".• Musa takes it, and lo! It reverted to what it Musa takes it, and lo! It reverted to what it

was before – his staff!was before – his staff!


• Allah: Allah: "Now draw Your hand close to Your "Now draw Your hand close to Your side: It shall come forth white (and shining), side: It shall come forth white (and shining), without harm (or stain),- as another Sign,-without harm (or stain),- as another Sign,-

• ““In order that We may show You (two) of In order that We may show You (two) of our Greater Signs.our Greater Signs.

• ““Go You (O Musa!) to Fir’aun, for he has Go You (O Musa!) to Fir’aun, for he has indeed transgressed all bounds."indeed transgressed all bounds."

(Surah Taha, verses 17 – 24) (Surah Taha, verses 17 – 24) End of Part 2End of Part 2


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