Story of the Prophet Musa (AS)- A Story of Optimism

Hazrat Musa (AS) is a significant prophet in Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. He is most commonly known for leading the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt, an event commemorated by Jews during the holiday of Passover.

Musa was born in a time when the Pharaoh of Egypt had ordered the killing of all newborn male Israelite children. His mother, guided by God, placed him in a basket and set him afloat on the Nile River to save his life. The Pharaoh's daughter found the baby Musa and adopted him. He was raised in the Pharaoh's palace but always felt a strong connection to his heritage.

As an adult, after fleeing Egypt and living in exile for a period, Musa encountered God in the form of a burning bush. God tasked him with returning to Egypt to liberate the Israelites from slavery. Armed with divine signs and assisted by his brother Harun (Aaron), Musa confronted the Pharaoh. After a series of plagues inflicted upon the Egyptians, the Pharaoh finally allowed the Israelites to leave.

Musa is also associated with receiving the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai. These commandments form a fundamental moral code in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

In the Islamic tradition, Hazrat Musa AS is considered one of the great prophets, and his life and teachings are recounted in several chapters of the Quran. His perseverance, faith, and leadership are celebrated and remembered by people of various faiths around the world.