The Story of Prophet Moses (Peace Be Upon Him) When salvation comes from the impossible Long ago, there lived a tyrant named Pharaoh. He claimed to be a god and ruled with cruelty and injustice. Out of fear of losing his power, he ordered that every newborn boy from the Children of Israel be killed. A child born into danger During that time, a baby boy was born — Moses (peace be upon him). His mother was terrified for her child’s life, but God inspired her heart and reassured her: “Nurse him, and when you fear for him, place him into the river, and do not fear nor grieve. Surely We will return him to you and make him one of the messengers.” With a heart full of trust, she placed her baby in a small basket and set it upon the river. Raised in the palace of the enemy The river carried the basket until it reached Pharaoh’s own palace. Pharaoh’s wife saw the child and felt mercy in her heart. She said: “He will be a comfort to my eyes and yours. Do not kill him.” And so, Moses was raised safely in the palace of the very man who wanted him dead. The call to prophethood Years later, Moses left Egypt. One night, while traveling, he saw a fire in the desert. As he approached it, he heard a divine call: “O Moses, indeed I am Allah.” God chose him as a prophet and commanded him to return to Egypt and call Pharaoh to the truth. The confrontation Moses stood before Pharaoh with courage. He cast down his staff, and by God’s will it turned into a great serpent. Yet Pharaoh remained arrogant and refused to believe. The sea splits Pharaoh chased Moses and the believers until they reached the sea. The people cried out in fear: “We will surely be caught!” But Moses said with calm certainty: “No. Indeed, my Lord is with me; He will guide me.” God commanded Moses to strike the sea with his staff. The sea split open, forming a dry path through the water. Moses and his people crossed safely. When Pharaoh and his army followed, the waters closed upon them, and they were drowned. The lesson The sea that became a path to freedom for the believers became a grave for tyranny.