Ulul 'Azm (Firm Resolve)
Musa peace be upon him
Kalim Allah the one to whom Allah spoke
The prophet mentioned most in the Quran. Sent to Pharaoh and the Children of Israel, he led them out of bondage in Egypt and received the Torah.
Ulul 'Azm means "those of firm resolve": the five greatest messengers, known for their exceptional patience and determination Nuh, Ibrahim, Musa, 'Isa and Muhammad (46:35; 33:7). Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
- Sent to
- Pharaoh and his people, and the Children of Israel
- Region
- Egypt, Madyan and Sinai
- Scripture
- The Torah (Tawrah)
- Named in the Quran
- 136 times by name
Key events
- As a baby, his mother placed him in a chest on the river; he was raised in Pharaoh's palace (20:39; 28:7-13).
- Fled to Madyan, where he married and worked for years (28:22-28).
- Allah spoke to him directly in the sacred valley of Tuwa (20:11-14).
- Given nine clear signs, including his staff and his shining hand (17:101; 20:17-22).
- The sea was parted for the Children of Israel, and Pharaoh's army drowned (26:63-66).
- Received the Torah, and travelled to learn from a righteous servant of Allah, known as al-Khidr (7:145; 18:60-82).
Lesson
Courage before tyranny, and trust in Allah's plan.