Page 93 - The Prophet Moses (pbuh)

Harun Yahya (Adnan Oktar)

tance. There was no room to escape. These people thought they were
trapped:
And when the two hosts came into sight of one another Moses'
companions said, "We will surely be overtaken!" (Surat ash-Shu'ara:
61)
At that very moment, the way the Prophet Moses (pbuh) conducted
himself is an example for all believers. He made those who despaired of
Allah's help never to lose faith in the help of Allah:
He said, "Never! My Lord is with me and He will guide me." (Surat
ash-Shu'ara: 62)
Then, he followed the revelation he received from Allah, "Strike the
sea with your staff" (Surat ash-Shu'ara: 63). Miraculously, Allah divided
the waters of the sea leaving a dry path in the middle, which the Children
of Israel immediately followed. Pharaoh and his soldiers went so audacious
as to chase the Children of Israel into the sea. Here was an apparent mira-
cle; without question, Allah's help and support was with the Prophet Moses
(pbuh) and his followers. Nevertheless, this miracle did not suffice to con-
vince Pharaoh. Together with his soldiers who deviantly took him as a de-
ity (Allah is beyond that), he blindly entered the path that divided the sea.
However, after the Children of Israel had safely crossed to the other side,
the waters suddenly began to close in on Pharaoh and his soldiers and they
all drowned. Though, at the last moment, Pharaoh tried to repent, his re-
pentance was not accepted:
We brought the tribe of Israel across the sea and Pharaoh and his
troops pursued them out of tyranny and enmity. Then, when he
was on the point of drowning, he (Pharaoh) said, "I believe that
there is no god but Him in Whom the tribe of Israel believe. I am
one of the Muslims." What, now! When previously you rebelled and
were one of the corrupters? Today We will preserve your body so
you can be a Sign for people who come after you. Surely many peo-
ple are heedless of Our Signs. (Surah Ta-Ha: 90-92)
There is a very important lesson to draw from Pharaoh's repentance at
the very last moment of his life and its rejection by Allah. Allah grants suffi-

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