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Musa
موسى
Ulul Azm (Prophets of Determination)~1400 BCE (estimated)
Kalimullah — The One Who Spoke to Allah
About
Musa (Moses, peace be upon him) is the most frequently mentioned prophet in the Quran. One of the five Ulul Azm, he was raised in Pharaoh's palace, received the Torah on Mount Sinai, parted the Red Sea, and led the Israelites out of Egypt. He is known as Kalimullah — the one who spoke directly to Allah.
Key Events
- Cast into the river as a baby and raised by Pharaoh's wife
- Fled to Madyan and married Shu'ayb's daughter
- Spoke to Allah at the burning bush
- Received the staff as a miracle
- Confronted Pharaoh with nine signs
- Parted the Red Sea
- Received the Torah on Mount Sinai
- Led the Israelites for 40 years
Quran References
2:49-737:103-16220:9-9828:1-46
Family Connections
Parents
Lineage Path
Based on Islamic sources (Quran and authentic narrations). Some historical genealogical links may differ among scholars.