Pre-prophethood
How did Musa’s mother protect him from Pharaoh’s soldiers as a baby?
She placed him in a basket and set it afloat on the Nile River.
Whom did Allah (SWT) appoint to assist Musa (AS) in conveying the message to Pharaoh (50), and what was the nature of their familial relationship (50)?
Allah (SWT) appointed Harun (Aaron) (AS), who was Musa's elder brother.
While leading the Israelites out of Egypt, where were they trapped at (50), and who was pursuing them (50)?
They were trapped at the Red Sea with the Pharaoh's army in pursuit.
In Surah Al Isra, Allah (SWT) mentions that He gave Musa (as) a specific number of clear signs. How many signs did Allah give Musa (as)?
9 signs
Who did Prophet Musa (as) appoint as deputy to manage affairs in the community and commanded his people to obeywhile he left to pray on Mount Tur for 30 days?
He appointed Harun (علیہ السلام) as his deputy during his absence and commanded his people to obey the latter in all matters, so that disputes and quarrels might not rise among them.
What incident caused Musa (AS) to flee Egypt?
He accidentally killed an Egyptian man while defending an Israelite.
What did Allah (SWT) command Prophet Musa (AS) to do when he returned to Egypt?
Upon his return to Egypt, Allah commanded him to confront the tyrannical Pharaoh and demand the release of the Israelites.
Why did Pharaoh and his magicians fail to replicate the miracles of Musa (as), even though they also performed magic?
Pharaoh and his magicians could only perform illusions or tricks, while Musa (as) miracles were acts of Allah’s power. This shows that divine miracles are beyond human control and serve as signs of prophethood, while human magic is limited and deceptive.
What was given to the Bani Israel when Musa (as) asked for provision from Allah?
Mann & Salwa
What dream did Pharaoh see, and what action did he take in his community as a result of that dream?
Pharaoh dreamed of a fire from the Bani Israel destroying Egypt, so he ordered all newborn Israelite boys to be killed.
Name the parents of Musa (AS)
Father: Imran (AS)
Mother: Yukabid
What were the punishments "plagues" that occurred when Fir'awn refused to release the Israelites?
Bonus 200 if you can mention the surah and verse numbers.
Mentioned in Surah al-'Araf, verse 133; "Then We afflicted them with a great flood and locusts, and the lice, and the frogs, and the blood.
What two miracles did Allah give Musa (as) to show Pharaoh when he was sent to free the Israelites?
His staff turning into a serpent and his hand turning white when placed inside his cloak.
What exactly did the Bani Israel have to sacrifice in the name of Allah when a wealthy man from among them was murdered? Why was it so oddly specific?
Allah (swt) told them to find a cow, but it became so oddly specific when the Bani Israel kept asking unnecessary questions about it, so it became a cow that should be middle-aged, yellow, unblemished, and unused for plowing or irrigation.
As a condition to marry the daughter of the shepherd, how many years did Musa(AS) promise to serve the shepherd? And how many years did he actually stay?
He promised to serve 8 years but stayed an additional 2 years (making it 10 years in total).
What was the name of the man who misled the Israelites after Musa (AS) was away (100), and how did he mislead them (300)?
While he was gone, a man named Samiri took the people's gold ornaments and fashioned a calf that made a mooing sound.
What did the two god fearing men say when the Bani Israel were commanded to enter the holy city?
قَالَ رَجُلَانِ مِنَ ٱلَّذِينَ يَخَافُونَ أَنْعَمَ ٱللَّهُ عَلَيْهِمَا ٱدْخُلُوا۟ عَلَيْهِمُ ٱلْبَابَ فَإِذَا دَخَلْتُمُوهُ فَإِنَّكُمْ غَـٰلِبُونَ ۚ وَعَلَى ٱللَّهِ فَتَوَكَّلُوٓا۟ إِن كُنتُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ ٢٣ (5:23)
Two God-fearing men—who had been blessed by Allah—said, “Surprise them through the gate. If you do, you will certainly prevail. Put your trust in Allah if you are ˹truly˺ believers.”
Musa(AS) helped water the herd of sheep for the two women. What dua did Musa(AS) make after returning to the shade of the tree? Bonus points if you know the verse number in the Quran.
رَبِّ إِنِّي لِمَآ أَنزَلۡتَ إِلَيَّ مِنۡ خَيۡرٖ فَقِيرٞ (Surah Al-Qasas Ayat 24)
After fleeing Egypt, in which land did Musa (AS) find refuge (200), and what relationship did he form with the man who offered him shelter and employment there (300)?
He found refuge in Midian, and he married one of the man's (Prophet Shuayb) daughters, thus becoming his son-in-law.
In the journey of Al Khidr, what were the three confusing and seemingly unjust actions Musa (AS) witnessed?
Bonus 300 if you can explain the reasoning behind each. (100 per reasoning)
1. Damaging a boat - reasoning: there was a tyrannical king who would confiscate any intact boats, so damaging the boat slightly in a way that kept it usable helped the poor people keep their boat
2. Killing a young boy - the boy was extremely difficult and gave his righteous parents a hard time, and he would grow up to become a criminal
3. Rebuilding a wall for an ungrateful village - there was treasure beneath the wall for two orphans who would get it once they grew up, but if the wall collapsed then, the orphans wouldn't get it since the villagers would take it.
List all the miracles sent for Musa (as) (including any that have not been mentioned before)
Points for each miracle mentioned (55 - 56 points per mention)
1. Staff turning into a serpent: The staff transformed into a mighty serpent to prove his message to the Pharaoh. (55)
2. White hand: His hand became a bright, radiant white after being placed in his armpit. (55)
3. Drought: Years of drought, which were brought about to cause famine. (56)
4. Deluge / Flood: A devastating flood that destroyed crops and homes. (56)
5. Locusts: A plague of locusts that consumed everything in its path. (56)
6. Lice: A plague of lice that infested the land. (55)
7. Frogs: Hordes of frogs that overran the land of Egypt. (55)
8. Blood: The waters of Egypt were turned into blood. (56)
9. The mountain being raised: Mount Sinai was lifted from its place and held suspended over the Children of Israel to compel them to accept the law after they refused to do so (56)