The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet of Islam and other Prophets
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prayer made by Moses and its answer from God. I
uttered these words in a frenzied, emotional state.
“The Qur’an is not a book of history. It is a living
guidance. The incidents and events mentioned in it
are as relevant for us as they were for the
personalities of the past referred to, in the Qur’an.”
Then after recounting the story of Moses, I said: “If
a servant of God finds himself helpless in making a
speech and he calls to God for help in the words of
Moses:
‘Lord, I fear they will reject me. I may become
impatient and stammer in my speech.’
(26:73),
I
am certain that he will receive the same answer as
was received by Moses: “Granted is your prayer,
O Moses.”
This incident marked a turning point in my life.
From that time onwards, all my hesitancy in speech
was gone and I began to address large gatherings
without any diffidence. This is a personal example
of the great lesson we have in the life of the Prophet
Moses. And there are many other lessons in his life,
which will serve as a guide to believers right till
Doomsday.
