Prophet Musaموسى
From the river to the burning bush to the parting of the sea, Musa walks with Allah.
“Then We inspired to Musa, 'Strike with your staff the sea,' and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain.”
The story of Prophet Musa
Prophet Musa (Moses), peace be upon him, was born at a time when a tyrant, Pharaoh, ruled Egypt and feared the children of Israel. To save his life, Musa’s mother placed him as a baby in a basket on the river Nile, and by Allah’s plan, he was raised inside Pharaoh’s own palace.
As a grown man, Musa left Egypt and spent quiet years in Madyan before Allah called him at a burning bush on Mount Tur, giving him his mission. He returned to stand before Pharaoh and call him to the truth. When Pharaoh’s army chased Musa and his people to the edge of the sea, Allah parted the water into a dry path so they could cross to safety.
Musa’s story is one of the most often told in the Qur’an: a story of courage before a powerful ruler, of standing up for what is right, and of relying on Allah when there seems to be no way out.
In this story
The Baby in the Basket
A river carries a tiny boy to safety.
Growing Up in the Palace
A prince with a secret heart.
The Years in Madyan
Quiet days by a desert well.
The Burning Bush
A voice from the mountain.
Standing Before Pharaoh
Musa speaks with courage.
The Parting of the Sea
Allah opens a path through water.
The Journey with Khidr
Lessons that don't make sense, until they do.
What children learn
Courage before power
Musa stood before a tyrant and spoke the truth without fear.
When there’s no way out
At the sea’s edge, Allah made a path. Trust Him even when escape seems impossible.
A mother’s trust
Musa’s mother placed her baby in Allah’s care, and Allah returned him to her.
Questions about Prophet Musa
Who was Prophet Musa?+
Musa (Moses), peace be upon him, was one of the greatest prophets, sent to guide the children of Israel and to call Pharaoh to the worship of Allah. His story is told across Surahs al-Qasas, Ta-Ha, ash-Shu‘ara and others.
How did the sea part for Musa?+
When Pharaoh’s army cornered Musa and his people at the sea, Allah commanded him to strike the water, and it parted into a dry road so they could cross safely (Surah ash-Shu‘ara 26:63).
What can children learn from Musa’s story?+
Courage to stand up for what is right, and trust that Allah can open a way out of even the most impossible situation.
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