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Prophet Dawood

Dawood (AS) was not only a prophet but also the king of the people of Israel. He was known for his strength, wisdom, judgement and devotion to Allah. The Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him) had an ancestral link with the Prophet Ya'qub (peace be upon him). He lived in Bait-ul-Lahm which was situated at the distance of ten miles from Jerusalem.

Before dawood (AS) became king, Talut was the king of Israel.Dawood (AS) was very young when he was in the army of king Taloot.The army had set out to fight a fierce enemy led by a terrifying warrior named Jaloot. When Taloot set out with his army to fight Jalut (Goliath) and his forces, he tested his soldiers by telling them not to drink from a river which they were crossing. Only a small sip of water out of the hand was allowed. But only a very few men passed the test. With that small band of obedient soldiers, Talut prepared to meet the larger and stronger army of Jalut. The men put their faith in Allah, knowing that size and numbers were no match for a steadfast faith in the power of Allah. Dawood , who was a very young man in Talut’s army, killed Jalut. After that, Jalut’s army fell apart, and the small band of Israelites was victorious.

Dawood (alayhis salam) , besides being brave and wise, was known for his wonderful voice, which he used to sing the praises of Allah. When he sang, the mountains and valleys and all of nature seemed to join in. It was to him that the holy book, Zabur, was given by Allah.

Allah also showed Dawood (alayhis salam) the art of making iron, so that he was able to make suits of armor to protect his soldiers.

The prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم used to say, according to the traditions of Sahih al-Bukhari (Vol. 4: 631), that the most beloved fasting to Allah was that of Dawood (alayhis salam), who used to fast on alternate days. And the most beloved prayer was that of Dawood (alayhis salam). He would sleep the first half of the night; then he would pray for one-third of the night, before going back to sleep for the remaining one-sixth of the night.

Even though he was the king, Dawood would go out to work and with the money he earned he would buy food and clothing for his family.He used to make weapons and armours and sell them.

The Prophet Dawud (peace be upon him) passed away at the age of 70 years. He was buried in Jerusalem.

PROPHET MUSA (AS)

Musa the son of Imran, was born in Egypt 450 years after Yusuf (Joseph). In Egypt at that time the king was Fir’awn (Pharaoh).

The followers of Prophet Yaqub (Jacob), father of Prophet Yusuf, are called Banu Israil (Israelites). Banu Israil had lived in Egypt since the days of Prophet Yusuf.Prophet Ya’qub was known as Israil.

Fir’awn, the ruler of Egypt, looked upon the Banu Israil as ‘foreigners’ and treated them harshly. He feared that one day the Banu Israil would grow in number and be powerful. So Fir’awn issued orders to kill every male child born in the family of Isra’il .

Musa was born during this critical time. His mother managed to hide him for three months and when she could not manage any longer, she was inspired by Allah to put Musa into a waterproof basket and throw it into the river. Maryam, Musa’s sister, was asked to watch the floating box from a distance to avoid suspicion.

The box reached the other shore and one of the members of Fir’awn’s family picked it up and was excited to find a lovely baby boy inside. Musa was then taken to Fir’awn’s wife Asia and she was very glad to have the baby and adopted him. Musa’s sister went to Fir’awn’s palace and suggested a nanny to look after the baby, a woman who would be suitable to suckle him. This woman was none other than Musa’s mother.So Musa came back to his mother’s lap. This is how Allah protects whoever He wills.

Musa grew up in Fir’awn’s house and became a big,strong young man. During this time he came across an Egyptian who was beating an Israelite. Musa gave the Egyptian a blow and killed him accidentally.!” Musa knew it was a sin to kill anyone until he is brought to trial and found guilty. He asked forgiveness from Allah ( SWT) and Allah ( SWT) forgave him.

He left Fir’awn’s house and went to Madyan. He stayed there for ten years before moving on to Tuwa, a valley at the foot of Mount Sinai. Here, Musa received divine guidance and was selected as a messenger of Allah.

SIGNS GIVEN TO MUSA (AS) BY ALLAH (SWT)

Allah bestowed on Musa( AS) two signs: a ‘stick’ which, when thrown down, would turn into a living serpent, and the ability to make his hand shine after it was drawn out from under his arm.

Allah commanded Musa to go to Fir’awn and invite him to Tawhid .He begged Allah to make his brother Harun his helper and Allah granted his prayer.

Musa and Harun went to Fir’awn. They exhorted him to obey Allah and grant the Israelites their freedom. Fir’awn refused to do either.

Instead, he made fun of Musa. Musa showed his signs to impress upon Fir’awn that his message was true. He threw his stick to the ground and it changed into a serpent. Musa picked it up and it turned back into a stick. Fir’awn and his followers were amazed to see this, but he thought that Musa was a magician and challenged him to face his own magicians who could show ever more stunning magic.

On the appointed day, the magicians of Fir’awn were badly defeated. The false snakes they produced by their sticks were all swallowed up by the serpent of Musa’s stick. Fir’awn and his magicians could hardly believe their eyes. His magicians bowed to the truth and professed their faith in Allah (26:38—47).

Fir’awn became angry and began to torture the Banu Israil even more. It was during this time that Allah commanded Musa to leave Egypt with his followers (20:77). Musa asked his followers to get ready and they slipped out at night to avoid Fir’awn’s attention and reached the shore of the sea. They were chased by Fir’awn’s and his soldiers. They almost caught the Israelites, in front of whom was the mighty Red Sea. At this moment, Allah ordered Musa to throw his stick in the water and, as he did so, the sea was divided into two and a road was ready in the middle, allowing the Israelites to cross.

Fir’awn followed in hot pursuit. Musa and his people safely reached the other shore. Fir’awn and his soldiers were still in the middle of sea when suddenly the water on both sides began to pour over them.

Fir’awn and his soldiers were drowned (26:66).This is how Allah punishes transgressors and helps His servants

Prophet Muhammad