A glimpse at the stories of the Prophets in the Qur'an-by Shaykh Uways at-Taweel

A glimpse at the stories in the Quran

01 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Introduction

02 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Aadam

A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran

03 A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Nuh

04 A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Ibrahim

05 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Ibrahim Pt2

06 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Ibrahim Pt3

07 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Yusuf Pt1

08 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Yusuf Pt2

23-05-12 - A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - 09

09 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Yusuf Pt3

23-05-19 - A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - 10

10 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Yusuf Pt4

23-05-26 - A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - 11

11 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Musa Pt1

23-06-02 - A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - 12

12 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Musa Pt2

23-06-09 - A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - 13

13 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Musa Pt3

23-06-16 - A glimpse at the stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - 14

14 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Musa Pt4

23-06-23 - 20 Reflections On The Meeting Between Musa & Al-Khidr - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel

20 Reflections On The Meeting Between Musa & Al-Khidr - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel

15 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Esa

16 A Glimpse at the Stories in the Quran - Shaykh Uways at-Taweel - Story of Esa Part 2

Benefits Extracted from the Story of the Prophet Yunus

Benefits from the story of Mūsa (عليه السلام) and Fir'awn

[03/07/2025] The Story of Mūsā and Fir'awn - By Uways At-Ṭaweel حفظه الله. Masjid Markaz Mu'ād bin Jabal, Slough, UK.

Some points discussed during this lesson:

- “We recite to you from the news of Mūsā and Fir’awn in truth for a people who believe.” [Sūrah al-Qaṣaṣ 28:3]
- Reflecting upon the stories of the Prophets mentioned in the Qur’ān in order to strengthen and increase our īmān.
- The arrogance of Fir’awn and how he exalted himself upon the earth. 
- “Say, ‘O Allāh, Owner of Sovereignty, You give sovereignty to whom You will and You take sovereignty away from whom You will. You honour whom You will and You humble whom You will. In Your Hand is [all] good. Indeed, You are over all things Competent.’” [Sūrah Āli ‘Imrān 3:26]
- How Fir’awn oppressed the servants of Allāh, and the reason he decided to spare the sons of Banī Isrā’il every other year.
- Benefits from the story of Umm Mūsā.
- “And We inspired to the mother of Mūsā, ‘Suckle him; but when you fear for him, cast him into the river and do not fear and do not grieve. Indeed, We will return him to you and will make him [one] of the messengers.’” [Sūrah al-Qaṣaṣ 28:7]
- The length of time Umm Mūsā suckled him. 
- How Mūsā (عليه السلام) ended up being raised in the house of Fir’awn. 
- Ibn al-Qayyim (رحمه الله) on the essence of ‘ibādah.
- The immense tawakkul and patience of Umm Mūsā. 
- A reminder of the Mercy of Allāh in how Mūsā was returned to his mother. 
- How Fir’awn’s efforts to protect his kingdom were to no avail.
- The gradual protection of Mūsā (عليه السلام) and his cultivation to become a prophet and leader. 
- The du’ā of Mūsā when he fled, fearing that he would be killed.
- “(Allāh) said: ‘O Mūsā I have chosen you above men by My Messages, and by My speaking (to you). So hold that which I have given you and be of the grateful.’” [Sūrah al-A’rāf 7:144]
- ‘Abdullāh b. Mas’ūd (رضى الله عنه) on the one who will be debased and the one who will be raised. 
- Examples of the humility and gratitude of Mūsā. 
- The greatest transgression of Fir’awn, and a refutation of the Takfīrīs. 
- The manhaj of the da’wah of Mūsā. 
- The murāqabah we must have in our actions. 
- Glorifying Allāh and mentioning the Name that is suitable for the request when making du’ā. 
- Allāh’s accompanying and granting of victory to the righteous believers. 
- Explanation of the word لَّيِّنًا in the āyah “فَقُولَا لَهُۥ قَوْلًا لَّيِّنًا لَّعَلَّهُۥ يَتَذَكَّرُ أَوْ يَخْشَىٰ”[Sūrah ṬāHā 20:44].
- The fundamental call of all of the Prophets. 
- The fundamental and secondary call of Mūsā. 
- Fir’āwn’s stubborn rejection of the call of Mūsā and Hārūn (عليهما السلام) to Tawḥīd. 
- The affair of the magicians and what occurred in their confrontation with Mūsā.
- A fiqh benefit from Ibn Taymiyyah (رحمه الله) regarding the prostration of recitation taken from this story. 
- Fir’awn’s reaction when the magicians declared their belief in the Lord of Hārūn and Mūsā, and how they responded to him. 
- The magicians’ acceptance of the truth with patience and their turning to Allāh. 
- The story of how Allāh granted victory to the believers and destroyed Fir’awn and his people.
- Reflecting upon the reason why we fast the day of ‘Āshūrā’. 
- The Messenger’s ﷺ encouragement to fast ‘Āshūrā’, its reward, and opposing the Jews in how they fast this day.
- Examples of the emphasis the Salaf placed on fasting the day of ‘Āshūrā’.


A glimpse at the stories of the Prophets in the Qur'an-by Shaykh Uways at-Taweel

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