Musa and all the believers, they fled from Egypt
under the leadership of Musa. Musa, peace be
upon him, and the Children of Israel were caught
between the sea and the soldiers of Pharaoh who were pursuing them.
But even in such a desperate situation, Musa never despaired or lost
his trust in Allah. Allah miraculously divided the sea in two and
opened a path in the sea for the Children of Israel to cross. This was
one of the great miracles Allah gave to Musa. Once the Children of
Israel had reached the other shore, the parted sea returned, drowning
Pharaoh and his soldiers.
Allah relates this miraculous event in the Qur'an as follows:
Cruel Pharaoh arrested those who believed in
Musa, peace be upon him, and enslaved them.
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