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Moses' Mission to Pharaoh

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Moses' Mission to Pharaoh

دَعْوَةُ مُوسَىٰ لِفِرْعَوْنَ

The divine command to Prophet Musa (Moses) to confront Pharaoh represents one of the most compelling narratives in the Quran. Allah entrusted Musa with a profound dual mission: to call the arrogant ruler to the worship of the [One True God] and to secure the release of the [Children of Israel] from cruel bondage. This epic encounter involved Musa and his brother Harun (Aaron) presenting [clear signs from Allah] before Pharaoh and his establishment, who nonetheless [behaved arrogantly and were a criminal people]. Despite a series of divine miracles, Pharaoh remained defiant, leading to a profound struggle between divine truth and human hubris. The narrative profoundly illustrates the importance of unwavering faith, patience in the face of tyranny, and Allah's ultimate support for His messengers. It serves as a timeless reminder for believers to persevere against injustice and trust in Allah's ultimate plan, affirming that truth will always prevail.

Quran 1 verse

ثُمَّ بَعَثْنَا مِنۢ بَعْدِهِم مُّوسَىٰ وَهَٰرُونَ إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَإِي۟هِۦ بِـَٔايَٰتِنَا فَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ وَكَانُوا۟ قَوْمًا مُّجْرِمِينَ

Summa ba'asnaa mim ba'dihim Moosaa Wa Haaroona ilaa Fir'awna wa mala'ihee bi aayaatinaa fastakbaroo wa kaanoo qawmam mujrimeen

Then We sent after them Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his establishment with Our signs, but they behaved arrogantly and were a criminal people

پھر ان کے بعد ہم نے موسیٰ اور ہارون کو اپنی نشانیاں دے کر فرعون اور اس کے سرداروں کے پاس بھیجا تو انہوں نے تکبر کیا اور وہ گنہگار لوگ تھے

Commentary

Ma'arif-ul-Quran: It was said in the last verse (64) that, for the friends of Allah, there is the good news in the worldly life and in the Hereafter. As for the good news of the Hereafter, it will come at the time of death when the spirit of the deceased will be taken to Allah. At that time, he will hear the good new...
Tafsir al-Jalalayn: Then after them We sent Moses and Aaron to Pharaoh and his council that is his folk with Our nine signs but they were disdainful to believe in them and were a sinful folk.
Tafsir Ibn Kathir (English): The Story of Musa and Fira`wn Allah said: ثُمَّ بَعَثْنَا (Then after them We sent ) meaning ofter these Messengers, مُّوسَى وَهَـرُونَ إِلَى فِرْعَوْنَ وَمَلَئِهِ (Musa and Harun to Fir`awn and his chiefs,) meaning his people بِـَايَـتِنَآ (with Our Ayat.) meaning; `Our proofs and evidences.' فَاسْ...

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