Musa and the Pharaoh – Part 2
Musa (AS) returns to Pharaoh, defeats his magicians and leads the Children of Israel through the parted sea, in the second part of an audiobook for ages 7 to 9.
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What is Musa and the Pharaoh – Part 2 about?
Musa and the Pharaoh – Part 2 is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 7 to 9 that follows the Prophet Musa (AS) back to Pharaoh's palace, through the contest with the magicians and the signs sent to Egypt, to the parting of the sea.
Musa returns from the desert no longer the young prince who fled Egypt, but a prophet, with his brother Harun at his side. Pharaoh mocks him as the boy he raised, who repaid him by killing a man. Musa answers without fear: Pharaoh must worship Allah alone and set the Hebrews free. When Musa throws down his staff, it becomes a snake, so Pharaoh calls the greatest magicians in Egypt to beat him. Their ropes and sticks seem to wriggle, but Musa's snake swallows every one, and the magicians fall to their knees, believing in the Lord of the Worlds.
Still Pharaoh refuses. Egypt is struck by drought, flood, locusts, lice, frogs and blood. Each time, Pharaoh's advisers promise to let the Children of Israel go if the trouble stops, and each time they break their word. At last Allah tells Musa to lead his people out by night. With Pharaoh's army behind them and the sea ahead, the people panic, but Musa says his Lord is with him. He strikes the sea with his staff, the water parts, and the Hebrews cross safely before it crashes down on Pharaoh and his army.
Told in three chapters, the story shows the power of trusting Allah and the end of a ruler who thought he was a god. It continues from Part 1 and is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- Allah is greater than the most powerful ruler on earth.
- Speaking the truth takes courage, even in front of a king.
- Keeping our promises matters; Pharaoh broke his again and again.
- When things look hopeless, we can trust that Allah is with us.
- Pride stopped Pharaoh from believing, even after he saw clear signs.
Chapters
- A Message for Pharaoh
- The Magicians
- The Great Escape
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Ash-Shu'ara 26:10-68: Musa and Harun go to Pharaoh, the magicians believe, and the Children of Israel cross the parted sea as Pharaoh's army drowns.
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:130-136: Drought, flood, locusts, lice, frogs and blood are sent to Pharaoh's people, who break their promise each time.
- Surah Az-Zukhruf 43:51-56: Pharaoh boasts that the kingdom of Egypt and its rivers are his, and asks why Musa has no bracelets of gold.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why was Musa no longer afraid of Pharaoh?
- What happened when Musa threw down his staff in front of the magicians?
- Why did the magicians believe in Allah?
- What did Musa say when his people were trapped by the sea?
- Why do you think Pharaoh kept breaking his promises?
Frequently asked questions
Is Musa and the Pharaoh – Part 2 based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The contest with the magicians, the signs sent to Egypt and the parting of the sea follow the Qur'an, mainly Surah Ash-Shu'ara and Surah Al-A'raf.
Do children need to hear Part 1 first?
It helps, but it is not needed. Part 2 begins with a short reminder of how Musa grew up in the palace and fled to the desert.
How long is Musa and the Pharaoh – Part 2?
About 31 minutes, in three chapters.
