Musa, Part 1: The Fall of the Tyrant
The Prophet Musa (AS) from his birth to the drowning of Firaun, retold closely from the Qur'an by Mehded Maryam Sinclair, for children aged 7 to 12.
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What is Musa, Part 1: The Fall of the Tyrant about?
Musa, Part 1: The Fall of the Tyrant is an Islamic audiobook for children aged 7 to 12 that retells the life of the Prophet Musa (AS), from his birth under Firaun's rule to the crossing of the sea, following the Qur'an closely and reciting its verses along the way.
Firaun believes he is the son of the sun god and orders every baby boy of the Children of Israel to be killed. Inspired by Allah, Musa's mother casts her son into the river, and he is raised in Firaun's own palace. As a young man he flees to Madyan after a killing he never intended, and years later, in the sacred valley of Tuwa, he hears Allah speak to him. He returns as a prophet, speaks to Firaun gently, as Allah commanded, and defeats Firaun's magicians on the day of the great festival.
The story then follows parts of the Qur'an less often told to children: the believer in Firaun's own court who speaks up for Musa, the proud and wealthy Qarun whom the earth swallows, and Firaun's wife Asiya, who prays for a house near Allah in Paradise. Drought, flood, locusts, lice, frogs and blood come to Egypt, and Firaun breaks his promises each time, until Musa leads the Children of Israel out by night and Firaun drowns in the sea.
Researched and retold by Mehded Maryam Sinclair, with Qur'anic recitation by Osama Alshurafa, it runs to about two and a half hours in twelve chapters. The last chapter turns to history and archaeology: the author identifies this Firaun as Ramesses II and describes the finding of his mummy and his city.
What your child will learn
- Allah's promise always comes true, as it did for the mother of Musa (AS).
- Wealth and power are gifts from Allah, and pride in them led Firaun and Qarun to ruin.
- Allah forgives those who turn to Him sincerely after doing wrong.
- We can speak the truth with courage and still speak gently.
- Seeking Allah's help and being patient brings relief in the end.
Chapters
- Prelude
- Firaun in His Glorious City
- A Promise Fulfilled
- Escape to Madyan
- A Destined Encounter
- Speak to Him Gently
- The Competition
- The Believer in the Assembly
- The Plight of Qarun
- Opportunities
- March Forth
- A Magnificent Clarity
Where this audiobook comes from
- Surah Al-Qasas 28:3-42: Musa's birth, his upbringing in Firaun's house, his flight to Madyan, the fire by the mountain and his mission to Firaun.
- Surah Ta-Ha 20:9-79: Allah speaks to Musa at Tuwa and tells him to speak gently to Firaun; the contest with the magicians on the day of the festival.
- Surah Ghafir 40:23-46: The believer from Firaun's family who defends Musa, and Firaun's order to Haman to build a tower.
- Surah Al-Qasas 28:76-82: Qarun's pride in his wealth, and how the earth swallowed him and his house.
- Surah At-Tahrim 66:11: Firaun's wife prays, "My Lord, build for me a house near You in Paradise, and save me from Firaun and his deeds."
- Surah Al-A'raf 7:127-137: The signs sent to Firaun's people, their broken promises, the drowning, and the land given to those who had been oppressed.
- Surah Yunus 10:87-92: The believers make their houses places of prayer, Musa prays against Firaun's wealth, and Firaun's body is saved as a sign.
Talk about it afterwards
- Why did Musa's mother put her baby in the river, and how do you think she felt?
- Why did Allah tell Musa to speak to Firaun gently?
- What did the believer in Firaun's court say to defend Musa?
- What mistake did Qarun make about his wealth?
- What does Asiya's prayer tell us about her?
Words to know
- Firaun
- The Qur'an's name for the Pharaoh, the king of Egypt.
- Bani Israel
- The Children of Israel, the descendants of the Prophet Yaqub (AS).
- Tuwa
- The sacred valley where Allah spoke to Musa (AS).
- Dunya
- This world and its life.
Frequently asked questions
Is Musa, Part 1: The Fall of the Tyrant based on the Qur'an?
Yes. The author follows the Qur'an as her main source and recites its verses throughout, adding details about the time and place from her research. A few parts, such as the story of the believing woman Firaun punished, come from hadith and later narrations.
What age is Musa, Part 1: The Fall of the Tyrant suitable for?
Children aged 7 to 12. It is long and detailed, and some scenes, such as Firaun's threats to the magicians and the woman thrown into boiling oil with her children, may upset younger listeners.
How long is Musa, Part 1: The Fall of the Tyrant?
About two and a half hours (153 minutes), in twelve chapters.
