Prophet Musa (Moses) in the Quran

His mother, inspired by Allah, placed him in a basket and cast him into the Nile River. He was then found by Pharaoh's wife, Asiya, and raised in Pharaoh's own palace.

"And We inspired to the mother of Moses, 'Suckle him; but when you fear for him, cast him into the river and do not fear and do not grieve. Indeed, We will return him to you and will make him one of the messengers.'" (Quran 28:7)

This was part of Allah's divine plan, preparing him for his future mission. He witnessed the arrogance and tyranny of Pharaoh firsthand, which would later be instrumental in his call to prophethood.

"And Pharaoh's wife said, 'A comfort of the eye for me and for you. Do not kill him; perhaps he may benefit us, or we may adopt him as a son.' And they perceived not." (Quran 28:9)

Allah spoke to him directly, commanding him to remove his sandals and informing him of his prophethood. He was given the mission to go to Pharaoh and invite him to worship Allah alone.

"Indeed, I am Allah. There is no deity except Me, so worship Me and establish prayer for My remembrance." (Quran 20:14)

These miracles were given as signs to confront Pharaoh and his magicians. The staff would swallow the magicians' illusions, and the luminous hand would appear without blemish, proving divine power.

"And what is that in your right hand, O Moses?' He said, 'It is my staff; I lean upon it, and I strike [leaves] with it for my sheep, and in it are [other] uses for me.' [Allah] said, 'Throw it down, O Moses.' So he threw it down, and thereupon it was a snake, moving rapidly. [Allah] said, 'Seize it and fear not; We will return it to its former state. And put your hand within your side; it will come out white without disease - [another] sign.'" (Quran 20:17-22)

Pharaoh rejected their message and arrogantly oppressed the Children of Israel. Allah then sent various plagues upon Pharaoh's people as signs, including floods, locusts, lice, frogs, and blood.

"Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed. And speak to him with gentle speech that perhaps he may be reminded or fear." (Quran 20:43-44)

The sea parted, creating dry paths for the Children of Israel to cross. As Pharaoh and his army followed, the waters closed upon them, drowning Pharaoh and his hosts. This was a monumental salvation for the Israelites and a lesson for Pharaoh's tyranny.

"Then We inspired to Moses, 'Strike with your staff the sea,' and it parted, and each portion was like a great towering mountain. And We advanced thereto the pursuers. And We saved Moses and those with him, all together. Then We drowned the others." (Quran 26:63-66)

The Torah contained laws and guidance for the Children of Israel. Musa (AS) spent 40 days on the mountain, during which his people committed a grave sin.

"And We wrote for him on the tablets [something] of all things - instruction and explanation for all things." (Quran 7:145)

Upon his return, Musa (AS) was enraged by their idolatry. This incident highlights the challenges of guiding a rebellious people and the importance of steadfastness in monotheism.

"And the people of Moses took from after him, from their ornaments, a calf as a body which lowed. Did they not see that it did not speak to them or guide them to a way? They took it [for worship], and they were wrongdoers." (Quran 7:148)

The Ulul Azm are the greatest of the messengers, facing extraordinary challenges in conveying Allah's message. They include Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, Isa, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all).

"So be patient, [O Muhammad], as were those of determination among the messengers..." (Quran 46:35)

His narrative serves as a recurring theme, offering lessons for believers across generations on faith, resilience against tyranny, and the consequences of disobedience.

(Numerous chapters, e.g., Surah Al-Qasas, Surah Taha, Surah Al-Baqarah, extensively narrate his story.)