495 - AL-QASAS (Ayat# 07-19)
The narrative details the miraculous birth and early life of Prophet Musa (Moses), highlighting divine intervention in his preservation. Facing a decree of infanticide issued by Pharaoh, Musa’s mother is instructed to cast him into the Nile River in a basket. Allah ensures his safe passage and eventual rescue by Pharaoh’s household. Despite being raised in the palace, Musa is destined to become a messenger of Allah. The story emphasizes Allah's promise to return Musa to his mother and designate him as a messenger, and the unforeseen consequences of Pharaoh’s actions. Pharaoh and Haman, along with their armies, erred in their judgment. Pharaoh's wife, recognizing Musa’s potential, pleaded for his life, suggesting he might be a source of benefit. The account also details the divine prohibition of nurses, as no woman could breastfeed Musa until his own mother was appointed, fulfilling Allah’s plan. The narrative culminates in an incident where Musa defends an Israelite from a Coptic oppressor, demonstrating his inherent sense of justice.
