Page 15 - The Prophet Moses (pbuh)

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

SOVEREIGNTY OF PHARAOH IN EGYPT
and
THE CONDITION OF THE CHILDREN

OF ISRAEL

esides the city states established in Mesopotamia, Egyptian
civilization was one of the most ancient civilizations in his-
B tory. Ancient Egypt is known to have had the most organ-
ised social and political order of the time. Their invention of writing around
3000 B.C., their use of the river Nile, the deserts surrounding the country
and serving as a strong defence against external threats were major factors
in the successful progression of the Egyptian Civilization.
Nevertheless, this great civilization was ruled by Pharaoh, whose reign
is clearly described in the Qur'an as an example of obstinacy. These people
acted proudly against Allah, persisting in their denial of the religion.
Therefore, even their advanced civilization, social and political order, and
military achievements, could not protect them from destruction.
The most important events of the history of Egypt took place in con-
nection to the presence of the children of Israel in the land.
Israel is the other name of the Prophet Jacob (pbuh). The sons of
Prophet Jacob (pbuh) had formed "the Children of Israel," the tribe which
in time came to be known as "Jews." The children of Israel first came to
Egypt during the time of the Prophet Joseph (pbuh), the youngest son of
Prophet Jacob (pbuh). In the Qur'an, a detailed account of the life of
Prophet Joseph (pbuh) is given in Surah Yusuf. Beginning in the early years
of his life, Prophet Joseph (pbuh) had faced many difficulties and had been

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