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THE PROPHET MOSES (PBUH)

The idol the tribe worshipped was to be burnt completely, and the ashes
were to be cast into the sea, so that nobody would ever find them again.
Evidently, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) was very sincere and piously de-
voted to the religion. Concerned about that which had led the people to dis-
belief, the Prophet Moses (pbuh) took definitive and appropriate measures
to eradicate it. This assertiveness is a common feature of all prophets and
the faithful leaders who have followed their path.
After destroying all sources of mischief, the Prophet Moses (pbuh)
preached to his tribe, summoning them to repentance and obedience to
Allah:
And when Moses said to his people, "My people, You wronged your-
selves by adopting the Calf so turn towards your Maker and kill
your own (guilty) selves. That is the best thing for you in your
Maker's Sight." And He turned towards you. He is the Ever-
Returning, the Most Merciful. (Surat al-Baqara: 54 )
By Allah's leave, these decisive interventions and words of the Prophet
Moses (pbuh) had impact on his people. Initially, the Children of Israel
heeded his warnings, repented and turned towards our Lord.

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