Musa at the Well of Madyan
6 min · Ages 4–12 · Prophet Musa (Moses)
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.
Musa was tired and far from home, but he saw two women who needed help and gave water to their animals. He asked for nothing in return.
Try today: Help someone today without being asked, and do not ask for anything back.
How the Story begins
Two women waited by a desert well. What happened next is true, and it is in the Qur’an. It is the story of the Prophet Musa, peace be upon him, on a long journey across the desert, and of a kind thing he did at a well. It is a story about helping others, about being strong and honest, and about asking Allah for what we need. Let’s begin.
When Musa was a baby, Allah kept him safe, and he grew up in the land of Egypt, in the palace of Pharaoh. The Qur’an tells us that when Musa grew into a strong young man, Allah gave him wisdom and knowledge. And Allah says that this is how He rewards people who do good.
One day, a man came running from the farthest end of the city. He had come to warn Musa. He said: Musa, the important men are planning to harm you, so leave! I am giving you honest advice. Musa was in danger, and he had to leave Egypt quickly.
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Sources
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
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