Musa

موسى

Kalimullah (One Who Spoke to Allah)

Ulul AzmMessengerMentioned 136x in Quran

Era

Approximately 1400 BCE

Location

Egypt, Sinai, Canaan

Nation

Bani Israel / Pharaoh

Age

120 years

Quick summary

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

“Birth and early life”

— Surah Al-Qasas•Ayah 1-46

Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh

“Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh”

— Surah Ta-Ha•Ayah 9-98

Signs and plagues of Egypt

“Signs and plagues of Egypt”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 103-162

Exodus story

“Exodus story”

— Surah Ash-Shu'ara•Ayah 10-68

Prophetic Lineage

Father/Ancestor

Ya'qub

يعقوب

Musa

موسى

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.

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

Quran References

Birth and early life

“Birth and early life”

— Surah Al-Qasas•Ayah 1-46

Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh

“Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh”

— Surah Ta-Ha•Ayah 9-98

Signs and plagues of Egypt

“Signs and plagues of Egypt”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 103-162

Exodus story

“Exodus story”

— Surah Ash-Shu'ara•Ayah 10-68

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.

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

Quran References

Birth and early life

“Birth and early life”

— Surah Al-Qasas•Ayah 1-46

Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh

“Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh”

— Surah Ta-Ha•Ayah 9-98

Signs and plagues of Egypt

“Signs and plagues of Egypt”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 103-162

Exodus story

“Exodus story”

— Surah Ash-Shu'ara•Ayah 10-68

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.

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

Quran References

Birth and early life

“Birth and early life”

— Surah Al-Qasas•Ayah 1-46

Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh

“Mission and confrontation with Pharaoh”

— Surah Ta-Ha•Ayah 9-98

Signs and plagues of Egypt

“Signs and plagues of Egypt”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 103-162

Exodus story

“Exodus story”

— Surah Ash-Shu'ara•Ayah 10-68