A Story of Courage, Trust, and Divine Mercy**

In the mighty kingdom of Egypt, where tall palaces cast long shadows over the poor, lived a ruler whose heart had turned to stone — Pharaoh. He feared losing power so deeply that he ordered every newborn boy among the Israelites to be killed. It was during this dark time that Hazrat Musa (A.S.) was born.

As Musa (A.S.) grew older, he felt deeply for the suffering of the Israelites. One day, he saw one of his people being beaten unjustly by an Egyptian. Musa (A.S.) intervened, striking the man to stop him — but the man died from the blow.

Musa (A.S.) was shocked and filled with regret. Afraid of Pharaoh’s reaction, he left Egypt and traveled far into the desert.

He reached the land of Madyan, where he helped two sisters by watering their flock when others refused. Their father, a wise old man, welcomed him into his home and later offered his daughter in marriage. Musa (A.S.) began a peaceful new life — but his destiny was still ahead.

Years later, while traveling with his family, Musa (A.S.) saw a glowing light on Mount Sinai. Hoping for guidance, he climbed the mountain. There he witnessed a miracle: a tree burning with a light that did not consume it.

Then a voice called:

“O Musa! Indeed, I am Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”

Musa (A.S.) fell to the ground in awe.

Allah gave him two great signs:

• His staff would turn into a serpent

• His hand would shine with radiant light

Then Allah commanded:

“Go to Pharaoh. He has become arrogant. Guide him to the truth.”

Musa (A.S.) felt fear, remembering Pharaoh’s cruelty. But Allah reassured him:

“Do not fear, for I am with you. I hear and I see.”

Musa (A.S.) returned to Egypt and, with his brother Harun (A.S.), went to confront Pharaoh.

Pharaoh mocked them, rejected their message, and accused Musa (A.S.) of lying. To challenge the truth, Pharaoh gathered the best magicians of the land. They cast ropes that looked like twisting snakes.

But when Musa (A.S.) threw down his staff, it turned into a real serpent and swallowed their illusion. The magicians fell in prostration.

“We believe in the Lord of Musa and Harun!”

Pharaoh was enraged, but truth had already touched their hearts.

Pharaoh only became more oppressive. Allah sent signs — floods, locusts, lice, frogs, and blood — yet Pharaoh’s heart remained hard.

Finally, Allah commanded Musa (A.S.) to take his people and leave Egypt.

Pharaoh pursued with a great army, and the Israelites found themselves trapped between the soldiers and the sea.

Panic spread.
But Musa (A.S.), trusting Allah completely, said:

“My Lord is with me. He will guide me.”

Allah commanded him to strike the sea with his staff.

The waters parted, rising like mountains on each side, and a path of dry land opened. Musa (A.S.) led his people safely across. When Pharaoh’s army followed, the waters collapsed, and Pharaoh was drowned in the very sea he had despised.

After their escape, Musa (A.S.) returned to Mount Sinai where Allah gave him the Torah, a scripture of guidance, mercy, and law for his people. His life continued with many trials, yet he always turned to Allah with patience and firmness.

1. Trust Allah even when the path is unclear

Musa’s mother placed her baby in a river — and Allah returned him safely.

2. Hardships are part of the journey to greatness

Musa (A.S.) faced fear, exile, and enemies, yet each trial prepared him for prophethood.

3. Stand against injustice

Musa (A.S.) spoke the truth even in Pharaoh’s palace — the center of oppression.

4. True strength is in faith, not power

Pharaoh had armies, wealth, and status.
Musa (A.S.) had faith — and faith was greater.

5. Allah helps in ways we cannot imagine

From the river to the Red Sea, Allah’s help came at the perfect moment.

6. Even miracles require courage

Musa (A.S.) still had to step into the parted sea with trust.

7. Guidance is a gift

The Torah was not just a book — it was a blessing for an entire nation.