In the land of Egypt, power belonged to one man — Pharaoh. He ruled with arrogance, claiming to be the “lord of the people.” Beneath his throne, the children of Israel lived as slaves — their backs bent under the weight of oppression. Yet, from that very people, Allah chose a savior.

A mother, trembling with faith, placed her infant son in a basket and set him upon the Nile, trusting in the promise of her Lord. The river carried the child — not to danger, but to destiny — into the palace of Pharaoh himself. There, he was raised under the watchful eyes of his enemy, until manhood came and revelation descended.

Allah spoke to Musa in the sacred valley of Tuwa: “Go to Pharaoh, for indeed, he has transgressed.” Musa, with his brother Harun (Aaron عليه السلام), went forth with courage and humility. He called Pharaoh to the worship of Allah alone. But pride darkened Pharaoh’s heart. He demanded a sign, so Musa cast his staff — and it became a living serpent. His hand shone with radiant light. Yet Pharaoh called him a sorcerer.

When the magicians were gathered, they threw their ropes and staffs, and the ground seemed alive with snakes. But when Musa cast his staff, it swallowed all their illusions. The magicians fell in prostration, declaring, “We believe in the Lord of Musa and Harun!” Pharaoh’s fury grew — tyranny always fears truth.

Then came the plagues: flood, locusts, lice, frogs, and blood — each a sign, yet Pharaoh remained blind. Finally, Allah commanded Musa to lead his people out by night. As dawn broke, Pharaoh and his army pursued them to the sea. Trapped between the soldiers and the waves, the people of Israel cried in despair. But Musa said:

كَلَّا ۖ إِنَّ مَعِيَ رَبِّي سَيَهْدِينِ
“No! Indeed, my Lord is with me; He will guide me.”
— Surah Ash-Shu‘ara (26:62)

Then he struck the sea with his staff — and it split into two towering walls of water, a dry path stretching between them. Musa and his people crossed in safety, while Pharaoh’s army followed in arrogance. When they were midway, the sea closed upon them — swallowing the tyrant and his might.

Thus ended the reign of Pharaoh, and the truth of Allah stood eternal: that no power can rise above His decree.