Miracle
Staff, hand, parting sea, and more
The Story
Musa (peace be upon him) is the most frequently mentioned prophet in the Quran, appearing 136 times. He was born during a time when Pharaoh was killing all newborn Israelite boys.
His mother, inspired by Allah, placed him in a basket and set him on the Nile. He was found by Pharaoh's family and raised in the palace. Allah ensured that his own mother nursed him.
As a young man, Musa accidentally killed an Egyptian and fled to Midian, where he lived for years and married the daughter of Shu'ayb. On his return to Egypt, Allah spoke to him at the burning bush and gave him his mission.
With his brother Harun, Musa confronted Pharaoh, performed many miracles including his staff becoming a serpent, and demanded the release of Bani Israel. After the ten plagues, Pharaoh let them go but then pursued them.
Allah parted the Red Sea, saving Bani Israel and drowning Pharaoh. Musa received the Torah on Mount Sinai and led his people for 40 years in the wilderness. He is one of the "Ulul Azm" prophets.
Key Events
Baby in the River
Placed in basket on the Nile
Raised in Palace
Grew up in Pharaoh's household
Flight to Midian
Fled after accidentally killing a man
The Burning Bush
Allah spoke to him and gave him mission
Confronting Pharaoh
Showed miracles and demanded freedom
Parting the Sea
Red Sea divided to save Bani Israel
Receiving Torah
Given the Law on Mount Sinai
Lessons from Musa's Life
Allah protects His chosen ones
Speak truth to power
Leadership requires patience with people
Even prophets make mistakes and repent
Allah's help comes in miraculous ways
Quran References
Birth and early life
Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh
Signs and plagues of Egypt
Exodus story