By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: By the permission of God, Moses defeats the magicians. Quran narrates several conversations between Moses and Pharaoh. One of the most detailed accounts is in chapter 26 which is entitled ‘The Poets’. Moses speaks kindly…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: The story so far. On a dark night, in the shadow of Mount Tur, God conferred Prophethood on Moses. His first command to him was go to Pharaoh. “Go To Pharaoh! Verily! He has…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: A yearning for home leads Moses towards his destiny. Moses, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, married one of the women he had initially helped at waterhole and spent the next…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: Moses finds shelter in Midian. After walking for more than a week across the burning desert, Moses arrived at an oasis where groups of men were watering their animals. They were pushing, fighting, joking,…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: God replaces weakness with strength. Chapter 28 of the Quran is named, ‘The Narration’, the first 45 verses focus solely on the story of Moses. It is from here that we learn about the strength…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: Moses’ mother demonstrates that there is none more trustworthy than God Alone. There are lessons for humankind throughout the story of Moses, which are not only learnt after his prophethood; rather, they are found even…
8By Aisha Stacey (© 2010 IslamReligion.com) Description: The scene is set, and the child is born. In both Judaism and Christianity Moses is a central figure. He is the man from the Old Testament most mentioned in the New Testament, he…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: A stolen child, Joseph revealed and the fulfilment of a dream. The golden bowl was found in Benjamin’s belongings and his brothers were astonished. They quickly realised the Chief Minister (Joseph) would follow their own…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Newly released from prison Joseph takes up a high position in the Egyptian government, and then comes face to face with surprise. Prophet Mohammad said: “Every Prophet was sent to his nation exclusively, but I…
By Aisha Stacey (© 2008 IslamReligion.com) Description: Joseph is sentenced to prison, interprets dreams, and is summoned to the palace. The story of Joseph is an example of patience in the face of adversity. Throughout his life so far, Joseph faced trials…