Page 13 - The Prophet Moses (pbuh)
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Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)
INTRODUCTION
he history of mankind could be considered as a history of
the prophets. Allah (God) has communicated His Divine
T Revelation to people by means of His messengers through-
out history. These messengers told people about Allah and communicated
to them the words of our Lord.
The struggle a number of prophets faced in spreading the message is
depicted in detail in the Qur'an. The hardships they faced, the solutions
they brought by the leave of Allah and the exemplary behaviour are all
clearly outlined. Allah communicates what His messengers endured as an
example for people, for their struggle and good character are also applica-
ble for the people of today.
In the Qur'an, the stories and experiences of various prophets, besides
the Prophet Muhammad (May Allah bless him and grant him peace), such
as the Prophet Jesus, Solomon, Joseph, Noah, Abraham, and many others
(peace be upon them all), are conveyed as examples. For instance, there are
numerous lessons for us in the righteous conduct of the Prophet Joseph
(peace be upon him), as well as sagacious insight about human and social
psychology in the Prophet Joseph's (pbuh) relation with his brothers, his
being thrown into a well by them, his being sold into slavery, his being
thrown into prison while a slave in the King's palace because of wrongful
accusations, and his being placed in authority over the state treasury.
There is indeed an important example for us in the Prophet Abraham
(pbuh), who is mentioned by Allah in the Qur'an as "…a great example
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