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When the Pharaoh learned that Musa (peace be upon him) had left Egypt with his followers, what did Allah instruct Musa to do when the Pharaoh's army approached them near the seashore?
When the Pharaoh learned that Musa (peace be upon him) had left Egypt with his followers, what did Allah instruct Musa to do when the Pharaoh's army approached them near the seashore?
Allah instructed Musa to strike the sea with his stick.
According to the Qur'an, what was predicted would happen to the body of the Pharaoh?
According to the Qur'an, what was predicted would happen to the body of the Pharaoh?
The Qur'an predicted that the body of the Pharaoh would be recovered and serve as a Sign.
After crossing the sea, how long was Musa (peace be upon him) initially commanded to go to Mount Tur, and how long was he actually detained?
After crossing the sea, how long was Musa (peace be upon him) initially commanded to go to Mount Tur, and how long was he actually detained?
He was commanded to go for thirty days but was detained for forty days.
What did Musa (peace be upon him) say when he recovered after fainting upon Allah manifesting His glory to the mountain?
What did Musa (peace be upon him) say when he recovered after fainting upon Allah manifesting His glory to the mountain?
Under whose influence did Musa's people melt gold ornaments to make a calf while Musa (peace be upon him) was on Mount Tur?
Under whose influence did Musa's people melt gold ornaments to make a calf while Musa (peace be upon him) was on Mount Tur?
Musa (peace be upon him) was calm when confronting his brother Haroon about the worship of the golden calf.
Musa (peace be upon him) was calm when confronting his brother Haroon about the worship of the golden calf.
What were Musa's people commanded to do after the incident with the golden calf?
What were Musa's people commanded to do after the incident with the golden calf?
How many men did Musa (peace be upon him) send to scout the Promised Land?
How many men did Musa (peace be upon him) send to scout the Promised Land?
What did the scouts report about the Promised Land and its inhabitants?
What did the scouts report about the Promised Land and its inhabitants?
What was the response of Musa's people when he asked them to enter the Promised Land and fight?
What was the response of Musa's people when he asked them to enter the Promised Land and fight?
Flashcards
Dividing of the Sea
Dividing of the Sea
Allah instructed Musa to strike the sea with his stick, causing it to divide.
Pharaoh's Body as a Sign
Pharaoh's Body as a Sign
The Qur'an foretold that Allah will preserve the Pharaoh's body as a sign for future generations.
Receiving the Torah
Receiving the Torah
Musa ascended Mount Tur and received the Torah written on tablets from Allah.
Seeing Allah's Glory
Seeing Allah's Glory
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The Golden Calf
The Golden Calf
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Punishment for Calf Worship
Punishment for Calf Worship
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Refusal to Enter Promised Land
Refusal to Enter Promised Land
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Study Notes
- When the Pharaoh learned that Musa had left Egypt with his followers, he pursued them with his army.
- Allah instructed Musa to strike the sea with his stick, dividing it, allowing Musa and his followers to cross.
- As the Pharaoh followed, the sea rejoined, drowning him and his army.
- In the Qur'an, Allah says, "Strike the sea with your rod; so it divided and each separate part became like a large mountain." (26:63)
- The Qur'an predicts that the Pharaoh's body will be recovered as a sign for people.
- Allah states, "But We will this day deliver you with your body that you may be a sign to those after you.” (Yunus 10:92)
- After crossing the sea, Allah commanded Musa to go to mount Tur for thirty days but he was detained for forty.
- Musa received the Torah written on tablets, however, it had been changed and corrupted by his followers.
- Musa expressed his desire to see Him, but Allah said, "You cannot bear to see Me, but look at the mountain, if it remains firm in its place, then you will see Me." (Al-A'raf 7:143)
- Allah manifested His glory to the mountain, causing it to crumble, and Musa fainted.
- When he recovered, Musa said, "Glory be to You, I turn in repentance and I am the first of believers." (Al-A'raf 7:143)
- Upon returning to his people, Musa found they had made a calf out of melted gold ornaments under the influence of Samri and had begun to worship it.
- Musa was enraged and questioned his brother Haroon as to why he didn't prevent it.
- Haroon told Musa that they refused to listen to him.
- Musa ordered them to melt the gold calf and slaughtering a cow of the same shape and color, which they did halfheartedly.
- After this, Musa sent twelve men to the Promised Land to see the land.
- The men reported back that the land was fertile with farms, trees, and water, but had strong inhabitants.
- Musa asked his people to enter the Promised Land, but they refused, saying, "You go with your God and fight against them. We will stay here and wait." (An-Nisa 5:24)
- Allah punished them for this refusal.
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