Stories of Prophet Musa (Moses)

9 true Stories of Prophet Musa (Moses), peace be upon him, retold from the Qur’an and authentic hadith and narrated for bedtime in Munira.

Baby Musa and the River

A tiny baby called Musa, peace be upon him, is set on a river in a little box by his mother, who trusts Allah with all her heart. The river carries him safely, and Allah brings him back to his mother, just as He promised.

6 min · Ages 4–12 · Retold from Surah Al-Qasas 28:4–13 and Ta-Ha 20:37–40, with notes from Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Musa at the Well of Madyan

The Prophet Musa, peace be upon him, leaves Egypt and walks across the desert to Madyan. At a well he helps two women give water to their animals, and then he asks Allah for whatever good He sends. Allah answers him with a safe place, a home and a family.

6 min · Ages 4–12 · Retold from Surah Al-Qasas 28:14, 28:20–29 and Ta-Ha 20:18, 20:40; Sahih al-Bukhari 2684; with notes from Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Musa and the Light on the Mountain

On a dark, cold night, the Prophet Musa, peace be upon him, sees a fire near a mountain and walks towards it. There Allah speaks to him and chooses him as a messenger. Musa feels worried about his big task, so he asks Allah for help, and Allah answers him.

6 min · Ages 4–12 · Retold from Surah Ta-Ha 20:9–36, Al-Qasas 28:29–35, An-Naml 27:7–12, Ash-Shu'ara 26:12–13 and Maryam 19:53, with notes from Tafsir Ibn…

Musa and the Magicians

Musa and his brother Harun, peace be upon them both, are sent to Pharaoh, and Allah tells them to speak gently. On festival day Musa's staff swallows up the magicians' tricks, and the magicians believe in Allah.

6 min · Ages 4–12 · Retold from Surah Ta-Ha 20:42–73, Al-A'raf 7:103–126 and Ash-Shu'ara 26:10–51, with notes from Tafsir Ibn Kathir

The Path Through the Sea

Musa, peace be upon him, leads his people out of Egypt by night, and they come to the edge of the sea with Pharaoh's army behind them. Musa trusts Allah, and Allah makes a dry path through the sea.

6 min · Ages 4–12 · Retold from Surah Ash-Shu'ara 26:52–68, Ta-Ha 20:77–79, Yunus 10:84–86 and 10:90–92, and Al-Baqarah 2:50; Sahih al-Bukhari 2004; with notes…

Twelve Springs and Food from the Sky

In a dry land, Allah looks after the Prophet Musa, peace be upon him, and his people. He gives them shade from the clouds, twelve springs from a rock, and food from the sky. The story reminds us to say thank you to Allah for His gifts.

6 min · Ages 4–12 · Retold from Surah Al-Baqarah 2:57, 2:60, Al-A'raf 7:160 and Ta-Ha 20:80–81; Sahih al-Bukhari 4478, 5376; Sahih Muslim 2049, 2734; with…

The Cow and the Many Questions

The Prophet Musa, peace be upon him, tells his people that Allah commands them to sacrifice a cow. Instead of obeying straight away, they keep asking questions, and each answer makes the task harder. The story teaches us to do what Allah asks willingly, and to keep a soft, listening heart.

7 min · Ages 7–12 · Retold from Surah Al-Baqarah 2:67–74 and 2:285; Sahih al-Bukhari 7288; with notes from Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Musa and the Wise Teacher

Musa, peace be upon him, travels to the place where two seas meet to learn from a wise servant of Allah. On the way he learns about patience, and that Allah knows the whole story when we do not understand.

8 min · Ages 9–12 · Retold from Surah Al-Kahf 18:60–82; Sahih al-Bukhari 122, 3401 and 3402; with notes from Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Qarun and His Treasure

Qarun lives at the time of the Prophet Musa, peace be upon him, and has so much treasure that even the keys are a heavy load. He becomes proud and does not listen to good advice. The story reminds us that a grateful heart is the best treasure.

6 min · Ages 4–12 · Retold from Surah Al-Qasas 28:76–83; Sahih al-Bukhari 6446; with notes from Tafsir Ibn Kathir

Where the Qur’an and hadith tell it

Qur’an: Al-Baqarah 2:50, Al-Baqarah 2:57, Al-Baqarah 2:67–74, Al-A'raf 7:103–126, Al-A'raf 7:160, Yunus 10:84–86, Al-Kahf 18:60–82, Maryam 19:53, Ta-Ha 20:9–36, Ta-Ha 20:18, Ta-Ha 20:37–40, Ta-Ha 20:42–73, Ta-Ha 20:77–79, Ta-Ha 20:80–81, Ash-Shu'ara 26:10–51, Ash-Shu'ara 26:12–13, Ash-Shu'ara 26:52–68, An-Naml 27:7–12, Al-Qasas 28:4–13, Al-Qasas 28:14, Al-Qasas 28:29–35, Al-Qasas 28:76–83

Hadith: Sahih al-Bukhari 2684, Sahih al-Bukhari 2004, Sahih al-Bukhari 4478, Sahih al-Bukhari 5376, Sahih Muslim 2049, Sahih Muslim 2734, Sahih al-Bukhari 7288, Sahih al-Bukhari 122, Sahih al-Bukhari 3401, Sahih al-Bukhari 3402, Sahih al-Bukhari 6446

In the Collection

The Stories of Musa

The Stories of Musa Baby Musa and the River 6 min · Ages 4–12 The Stories of Musa Musa at the Well of Madyan 6 min · Ages 4–12 The Stories of Musa Musa and the Light on the Mountain 6 min · Ages 4–12 The Stories of Musa Musa and the Magicians 6 min · Ages 4–12 The Stories of Musa The Path Through the Sea 6 min · Ages 4–12 The Stories of Musa Twelve Springs and Food from the Sky 6 min · Ages 4–12 The Stories of Musa The Cow and the Many Questions 7 min · Ages 7–12 The Stories of Musa Musa and the Wise Teacher 8 min · Ages 9–12 The Stories of Musa Qarun and His Treasure 6 min · Ages 4–12