Author: Nino Mohammad

The Migration of the Messenger of Allah

During this time, the incident of hijrah sangant is identical to our Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam only. In fact, when we read the Qur’an, of course we find that the prophets and messengers besides the Prophet Muhammad also experienced a new chapter in their preaching in the form of hijrah. But maybe we are not aware that this is their migration, a new phase of the mission of the messengers of Allah.

Although many prophets and apostles experienced migration, their migration was different from the migration of our Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

Among the apostles who experienced the migration event are:

First: Prophet Ibrahim sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

Regarding the migration of Abraham, there were two opinions, which city was the destination of Prophet Ibrahim after going from his country Iraq. (1) Some say that he migrated to Mecca and (2) others said that he moved to Syria, to the land of Jerusalem, Palestine. And no doubt, Prophet Ibrahim did enter the two cities. But which city was visited first? Allahu a’lam.

There are at least three verses which explain the migration of Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihi ash-shalatu wa as-salam.

فَآَمَنَ لَهُ لُوطٌ وَقَالَ إِنِّي مُهَاجِرٌ إِلَى رَبِّي إِنَّهُ هُوَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ

“So Lut justified him. And Ibrahim said: “I will move to (the place which is commanded) my Lord (to me); indeed He is the Mighty, the Wise. “(Surat al-Ankabut: 26).

Another verse,

وَقَالَ إِنِّي ذَاهِبٌ إِلَى رَبِّي سَيَهْدِينِ

And Ibrahim said: “Verily I go before my Lord, and He will guide me”. (Surah Ash-Shaffat: 99).

And the word of God,

وَأَعْتَزِلُكُمْ وَمَا تَدْعُونَ مِنْ دُونِ اللَّهِ وَأَدْعُو رَبِّي عَسَىٰ أَلَّا أَكُونَ بِدُعَاءِ رَبِّي شَقِيًّا

“And I will distance myself from you and from what you exclaim besides Allah, and I will pray to my Lord, hopefully I will not be disappointed by praying to my Lord”. (Surah Maryam: 48).

He distanced himself from the worship they did and also distance himself from the place.

Second: The Prophet Musa sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam.

The migration of Prophet Moses was different from the migration of Prophet Ibrahim and the Prophet Muhammad. When he moved, Prophet Moses was not appointed as an apostle. The Prophet Ibrahim and the Prophet Muhammad were appointed as messengers when both of them emigrated.

The migration of Prophet Moses occurred when he killed a man Qibthi.

وَجَاءَ رَجُلٌ مِنْ أَقْصَى الْمَدِينَة يَسْعَىٰ قَالَ يَا مُوسَىٰ إِنَّ الْمَلَأَ يَأْتَمِرُونَ بِكَ لِيَقْتُلُوكَ فَاخْرُجْ إِنِّي لَكَ مِنَ النَّاصِحِينَ

“And a man came from the edge of the city hurrying up and said: ‘O Moses, verily the prince of the country is negotiating about you to kill you, because that came out of this city, I am among those who gave you advice. “(Qur’an, Al-Qasas: 20).

The Prophet Moses went to Madyan. During his 10-year stay in Madyan, Prophet Moses married a female woman from an elderly man in the region.

Another difference between the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and the Prophet Moses was the background of the migration. If the emigration of the Prophet Muhammad was because the Meccans had closed themselves from the guidance of Islam, while in Madinah the widespread existence of da’wah and the establishment of an Islamic state were very likely to be reached. As for the Prophet Moses to avoid the cruelty of Pharaoh.

فَفَرَرْتُ مِنْكُمْ لَمَّا خِفْتُكُمْ فَوَهَبَ لِي رَبِّي حُكْمًا وَجَعَلَنِي مِنَ الْمُرْسَلِينَ

“Then I ran away from you when I was afraid of you, then my Lord gave me knowledge and He made me one of the apostles.” (Surah AS-Syuara: 21).

And there are still many other prophets and apostles who experienced hijrah, such as Prophet Ya’qub and Prophet Yusuf, etc. In conclusion, the migration of the prophets is different from the migration of the Prophet Muhammad. His hijrah has a position that is so noble and also very heavy in practice. His hijrah was not a dilator, running away from the torture or adzab of his people.

Modeling the Prophet Ibrahim

Ibrahim’s determination aih alaihissallam in preaching tawheed to his father

The most important element in the process of purifying the soul is by upholding tauhidullah, making it the main pillar so that it influences other elements in the soul. If someone’s monotheism is good, then other elements are good. And vice versa, if someone’s monotheism is bad, it will also be very influential in every step of his life. And we hope that Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, will always give His guidance and guidance.

In studying the life journey of Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam, we will get himself as a very firm and persistent person in upholding the great right of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, namely tawhid. This can be seen in several moments, including:

1. Da’wah of Tawheed to His Father ‘Alaihissallan Patiently and Full of Compassion.

Al-Hafihz Ibn Katsiir Rahimahullah said, “The inhabitants of the land of Harran were idolaters and idols. All the inhabitants of the earth are infidels except Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam, his wife, and his nephew, the Prophet Luth‘ alaihissallam. Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was chosen to be the servant of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala who abolished the kesyirikan and eliminated misguided falsehoods. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has bestowed on him perseverance since his childhood. He was appointed as an Apostle, and Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala chose him as the lover of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala in the next period.

The beginning of the tauhid da’wah which he aih alaihissallam tegakkan, was directed to his father, because he was an idol worshiper and the most entitled to be given advice (Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah, juz 1, p: 326).

Shaykh as-Sa`di rahimahullah said, “Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was the best of the prophets after the Prophet Muhammad sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam, … who had Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala made prophethood to his descendants. And the scriptures were revealed to them. He has invited mankind to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, be patient with the torment that he has (on his missionary journey), he invites people who are close (with him) and people who are far away, he is serious in preaching to his father however the way … “(Tafsir as-Sa`di, p: 443.)

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said,

َ َ َ َ ِ َ َ َ ِ ِ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ َ ُ َ َ َ ْ َ ْ َ َ وَلَا يُبْصِرُ وَلَا يُغْنِي عَنْكَ شَيْئًا

“Remember when he said to his father; “O my father, why do you worship something that does not hear, does not see and cannot help you at all?”. (Surah Maryam: 42).

Look, how did Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam preach monotheism to his father with a very gentle expression and good words to explain the evil in the act of shirk he did ?! (Tafsir as-Sa`di, p. 444). His father’s rejection of da’wah did not dampen his enthusiasm and affection towards his father by still asking for forgiveness, even though the request for forgiveness was not justified by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Mentioned in His word,

وما كان استغفار إبراهيم لأبيه إلا عن موعدة وعدها إياه فلما تبين له أنه عدو لله تبرأ منه إن إبراهيم لأواه حليم

“And the request for forgiveness from Abraham (to Allah) for his father was nothing but because of a promise that had been made to his father. So when it was clear to Ibrahim that his father was an enemy of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, then Ibrahim was released from him. Indeed, Ibrahim is a very gentle person, a heartbroken person. “(Surat at-Tawbah: 114).

In another attempt, Ibrahim had a dialogue with his father:

وَإِذْ قَالَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ لِأَبِيهِ آزَرَ أَصْنَامًا آلِهَةً ۖ إِنِّي أَرَاكَ وَقَوْمَكَ فِي ضَلَالٍ مُبِينٍ

“And (remember) when Abraham said to his father, Azar. ‘Are you worthy to make idols gods? Indeed, I see you and your people in a real error. “(Surat al-An’am: 74).

Syaikh as-Sa’di said, “And remember (against) the story of Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam when Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala praised and glorified him when he preached invites to monotheism and prohibited from doing shirk.” (Tafsir as-Sa`di, p. : 224).

Thus, the struggle for tawhid da’wah delivered by Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam to his people. Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala makes it as part of the verses of the Koran which will always be read and studied carefully.

Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala said,

وَإِبْرَاهِيمَ إِذْ قَالَ لِقَوْمِهِ اعْبُدُوا اللَّهَ وَاتَّقُوهُ ۖ ذَٰلِكُمْ خَيْرٌ لَكُمْ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ

“And (remember) Abraham, when he said to his people:” Worship Allah and fear Him, which is better for you, if you Know. “(Surah Al-Ankabut: 16).

Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said in interpreting this verse: “Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala reported about His servants, Apostles and His beloved, namely Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam the imam of the hunafa’, that he ‘alaihissallam preached invites his people to worship Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala solely and there is no ally for Him, blessing Him in piety, pleading for sustenance only to Him, and pressing Him in thankfulness. “(Tafsir Ibn Kathir, Juz 3, p. 536).

The determination of tawhid da’wah which was championed by Prophet Ibrahim Ibrahim alaihissallam was also embodied in the words of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala surat al-Anbiya` verses 51-56. And in a number of verses it is stated, that tawheed preaching to the father and his people is carried out simultaneously, as mentioned in the as-Syu’ara letter verse 69, and ash-Shaffat verse 84.

2. Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam Firm And Steadfast in Facing Trials and Torture.

This attitude is reflected in his story ‘alaihissallam when preaching invites people to bertauhid and mengesakan Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, but most reject it with utter contempt. The fortitude of the Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam is an example for every dai in inviting people to the path that is blessed by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. The story of the fortitude of the Prophet Ibrahim Ibrahim alaihissallam enshrined in the Qur’an through His words. Although his people were strong enough to burn him, but Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam remained steadfast and surrendered all matters to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. As the word of Allah Ta’ala,

قَالَ أَتَعْبُدُونَ مَا تَنْحِتُونَ. وَاللَّهُ خَلَقَكُمْ وَمَا تَعْمَلُونَ. قَالُوا ابْنُوا لَهُ بُنْيَانًا فَأَلْقُوهُ فِي الْجَحِيمِ. فَأَرَادُوا بِهِ كَيْدًا فَجَعَلْنَاهُمُ الْأَسْفَلِينَ

Ibrahim said: “Do you worship the sculptures that you carved? Even though Allah created you and what you did. They said: “Establish a building for (burning) Abraham; then throw him into the blazing fire”. They want to deceive him, so We make them contemptible. (Surah Ash-Shaffat: 95-98).

As-Suddi rahimahullah said: “They held him in a house. They collect firewood, even a woman who is sick with bernadzar by saying “really if Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has given me healing, then I will gather firewood to burn Ibrahim”. After the firewood is collected soaring, they begin to burn each end of the edge of the pile, so that if a bird flies above it, it will surely burn. They came to Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam then carried him to the top of the high pile of firewood. Another history says, he was put in the end of Manjaniq.

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam raised his head to the sky, then the sky, earth, mountains and angels said: “O, Rabb! Indeed, Abraham will be burned because (fighting for your rights)

Prophet Ibrahim said, “Yes, Allah, You are the One in the heavens, and I am alone on this earth. No one worships you on this earth besides me. Enough for me You are the best Helper. “(Fathul-Bari, Juz 6, p. 483).

They then threw Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam into a pile of high firewood, then called (by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala): “O fire, be cold and safe for Ibrahim.” (Tabari commentary, Juz 9, p. 43).

Ibn Abbas and Abu al-Aliyah, both said: “If Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala did not say ‘and survived for Ibrahim,’ surely the fire will destroy Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam coldly.” (Tabari commentary, Juz 9, p. : 43).

3. Confident of the Greatness of God Allah Almighty

When Prophet Ibrahim was placed at the end of Manjaniq, he was shackled with his hands behind. Then his people threw Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam into the fire, and he also said: “Sufficient is Allah za Azza wa Jalla for us, and He is the best Helper”.

As narrated by Imam Bukhari from the Companion of Ibn Abbas radhiyallahu ‘anhuma, he said:

حَسْبُنَا اللهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيْلُ

(Allah is sufficient za Azza wa Jalla for us and He is the best helper) “Prophet Ibrahim‘ alaihissallam said when he was thrown into the fire (Shahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari, Juz 8, p. 288, no. 4563).

Thus, Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was very confident in the greatness, help and protection of Allah za Azza wa Jalla, because he was fighting for the rights of Allah za Azza wa Jalla the greatest, namely tauhid in worshiping Him Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.

The command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is Above All

1. The story of migrating with Hajar and Ismail (Sahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari, Juz 6, p. 478, no. 3364).

When Ishmael was just born and in the descent of his mother (Hajar), Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam took both of them to Baitullah on the dauhah (a shady tree) on the zam-zam. At that time, there was no one in Makkah, and there was also no water source.

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam left jirab, which is a bag used to store food. The bag contains dates for both. Also leaving the siqa (water container) containing drinking water. Then Prophet Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam turned and left. Hajar followed him while saying: “O, Ibrahim! Where are you going to leave us in this quiet, uninhabited valley? “Hajar repeated the question many times, but Ibrahim did not turn his head, nor ignored him. Then Hajar asked: “Has Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala ordered you this?”

Ibrahim replied, “Yes.”

Hearing the answer, Hajar said: “If so, Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala will not leave us”. Then Hajar returned to his original place. As for Ibrahim, he continued to leave them, so he arrived at a place where he could no longer see his wife and child. Abraham also turned his face toward the House while raising his hands and praying: Our Lord, I have placed a portion of my descendants in a valley that has no plants near the house of You (the Temple) that is honored, our Rabb (that is) so they set up prayers, so make the hearts of some people tend to them and give them blessings from fruits, hopefully they will be grateful. [QS. Ibrahim verse 37).

2. The Story of Ismail’s Slaughter.

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam prayed: “O my Rabb, grant me the righteous child,” then Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala gave him good news with the presence of a noble child again patient. And when the child began to grow up trying to be with Ibrahim, Ibrahim said to him: “O my son, in fact I saw in a dream that I killed you. So think about what you think? “

Isma’il replied: “O my father, do what Allah commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to you; God willing, you will find myself including those who are patient “.

When both of them have surrendered and Ibrahim laid his son on his temple, (see the patience of both). After that Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala called him: “O Ibrahim, really you have justified the dream. Verily, thus We give back to those who do good. This is truly a real test. And we redeemed the child with a great sacrifice. We capture it for Abraham (good praise) among those who came later. (I.e) ‘Welfare bestowed on Ibrahim’. Thus Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala replies to those who do good. Indeed, he is a servant of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala who is a believer. This story is explained in the Qur’an in Surat ash-Shaffat verses 99-111.

In Tafsir al-Qurthubi, Juz 18, things: 69 and Tafsir al-Baghawi, Juz 4, p. 33, Ibn Abbas said:

Ibrahim and Isma’il … both were obedient, submitting obedient to Allah’s commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Remember, meditate on the story … when both of them will carry out Allah’s commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, sincerely and steadfastly the child said:

يَا أَبَتِ اشْدُدْ رِبَاطِيْ حَتَّى لاَ أَضْطَرِبَ …

“O my father, tighten my ties so that I no longer move.”

وَاكْفُفْ عَنِّي ثِيَابَكَ حَتَّى لاَ يَنْتَضِحَ عَلَيْهَا مِنْ دَمِّيْ شَيْءٌ فَيَنْقُصَ أَجْرِيْ وَتَرَاهُ أُمِّيْ فَتَحْزَنُ …

“O my father, roll up your clothes so that my blood does not pollute your clothes, it will reduce my weight, and (if later) the mother sees the bloodstain, surely she will be sad.”

وَيَا أَبَتِ اسْتَحِدَّ شَفْرَتَكَ وَأَسْرِعْ مَرَّ السِّكِّيْنِ عَلَى حَلْقِيْ لِيَكُوْنَ أَهْوَنُ عَلَيَّ فَإِنَّ الْمَوْتَ شَدِيْدٌ …

“And sharpen Daddy’s knife and accelerate the knife’s movement on my neck so that it feels lighter to me because really death is very awesome.”

وَإِذَا أَتَيْتَ أُمِّيْ فَاقْرَأْ عَلَيْهَا السَّلاَمَ مِنِّيْ … وَإِنْ رَأَيْتَ أَنْ تَرُدَّ قَمِيْصِيْ عَلَى أُمِّيْ فَافْعَلْ …

“O Father, if you have returned, then give my greetings (love) to my mother, and if my shirt is my father’s view, it is good to take it home, then do it.”

فَقَالَ لَهُ إِبْرَاهِيْمُ: نِعْمَ الْعَوْنُ أَنْتَ يَا بُنَيَّ عَلَى أَمْرِ اللهِ تَعَالَى …

(At that time, with great emotion) Ibrahim said: “O my son, really you are a child who is very helpful in carrying out the commands of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala”.

In Sahih Qashashil-Anbiya Ibn Kathir rahimahullah said, “This is a test of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala for His beloved (ie Ibrahim‘ alaihissallam) to slaughter his noble son and was only born after he was old. (This test took place) after Allah ordered him to leave Hajar when Ismail was still breastfeeding in a arid place, quiet without plants (which the fruit ate), without water and without occupants. He obeyed the commands of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, leaving his wife and young son with high conviction and trust in Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. So Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala gave them convenience, a way out, and an abundance of sustenance from unexpected directions. After all the exams were surpassed, God tested again with His command to slaughter his own son, namely Ismail aih alaihissallam. And without hesitation, Ibrahim welcomed Allah’s command Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and immediately obeyed. He aih alaihissallam delivered the test of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala in advance to his son, so that Ismail’s heart would be roomy and able to accept it, so that the test did not have to be carried out in a forced and painful manner. Subhan Allah…

3. The command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to Ibrahim for Berkhitan.

When Ibrahim aih alaihissallam had reached the age of dusk (eighty years old), he was tested by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala with a number of commands, including his circumcision. As the hadith of Abi Hurairah radhiyallahu ‘anhu, he said: The Messenger of Allah sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam said:

اخْتَتَنَ إِبْرَاهِيمُ عَلَيْهِ السَّلَام وَهُوَ ابْنُ ثَمَانِينَ سَنَةً

“Ibrahim aih alaihissallam circumcised at the age of eighty years.” (Shahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari (Juz 6, p. 468, no. 3356)).

He aih alaihissallam berkhitan with a large knife (such as an ax). Although it felt very hard for him aih alaihissallam, but it never made him feel doubtful about all the goodness of Allah’s commands Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Even in a narration, Ali bin Rabah radhiyallahu ‘anhu states that:” He (Ibrahim Ibrahim alaihissallam) was ordered to circumcise, then he did it with qadum. So Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala revealed ‘You were in a hurry before We determined the tools’. He said: ‘O Rabb, I really don’t like having to postpone Your command ‘.” (Sahih Bukhari and Fathul-Bari, Juz 6, p. 472)

4. Command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to Build the Ka`bah.

وإذ بوأنا لإبراهيم مكان البيت أن لا تشرك بي شيئا وطهر بيتي للطائفين والقائمين والركع السجود وأذن في الناس بالحج يأتوك رجالا وعلى كل ضامر يأتين من كل فج عميق

“And (remember), when We gave a place to Abraham at the place of Baitullah (by saying):” Do not associate anything with Me and purify this My house for those who disbelieve, and those who worship and the people who bow ‘and bow down. And cried out to men to do the pilgrimage, surely they would come to you on foot, and ride thin camels that came from all directions far away, “(Surat al-Hajj: 26-27).

In Sahih Bukhari it is stated, that Ibrahim aih alaihissallam said: “O my son, indeed Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala ordered me something”.

Ismail aih alaihissallam replied: “Do the command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala to you”.

Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam asked:” Do you (will) help me? “

Ismail aih alaihissallam replied: “Yes, I will help you”.

Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam said again:” Surely Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala has ordered me to build here a house “. (Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam signaled land that was a little high compared to what was around him). That’s when both of them build foundations. And Ismail aih alaihissallam brought to his father the stones and Ibrahim aih alaihissallam composed them. So, when it started high, he took the stone and placed it so Ibrahim ‘alaihissallam could rise above it. Thus, both of them did, and they said:

رَبَّنَا تَقَبَّلْ مِنَّا ۖ إِنَّكَ أَنْتَ السَّمِيعُ الْعَلِيمُ

“Our Lord accepts us (our deeds), verily You are the Hearing, the Knower.” (Surah Al-Baqarah: 127).

From the presentation of the stories above, many important and valuable lessons can be learned, including:

Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissallam was a servant of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and His Messenger Subhanahu wa Ta’ala who was very obedient to Him Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, so Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala made him a beloved servant.
The main pillar of tazkiyyatun-nufus efforts is in matters of tawhid. And preaching calls to tauhid is the mandate borne by the prophets, and at the same time becomes a role model for every dai.
Patience in preaching monotheism and steadfastness in the face of tests on that path, must be carried out in accordance with the method exemplified by the apostles aih alaihissallam.
Convinced of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is one of the keys to success in navigating life.
The command of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is the most important thing above all. Sincerity in carrying out all the commands of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala is happiness. So we should make every effort to implement it accompanied by prayers asking for taufik and the ease of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala.
All examples of goodness exist in the Apostles alaihissallam which must always be a model for us in every way. Wallahul Musta`an ..

Those Who Die Then Live Again: Prophet Ibrahim and Birds (5/5)

Allah ﷻ says,

وإذ قال إبراهيم رب أرني كيف تحيي الموتى قال أولم تؤمن قال بلى ولكن ليطمئن قلبي قال فخذ أربعة من الطير فصرهن إليك ثم اجعل على كل جبل منهن جزءا ثم ادعهن يأتينك سعيا واعلم أن الله عزيز حكيم

And (remember) when Abraham said: “O my Lord, show me how you brought the dead to life”. Allah said: “Are you not sure?” Ibrahim replied: “I have convinced him, but so that my heart remains steady (with my faith) Allah says:” (If so) take four birds, then chop them all by you. (Allah says): “Then put on each one hill one part of the parts, then call them, they will come to you immediately”. And know that Allah is Mighty, Wise. (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 260).

He is al-Muhyi, the Everlasting One. He has the power to make the arid fields become lush. Look at this dry season. Dead grass. Dusty soil, dry, cracked. Then the water comes down from the sky, the dried grass becomes fresh. The dust vanished then clumped and re-solidified into the ground. Cracks that look patched, disappear and become fertile. Allah ﷻ says,

ومن آياته أنك ترى الأرض خاشعة فإذا أنزلنا عليها الماء اهتزت وربت إن الذي أحياها لمحيي الموتى إنه على كل شيء قدير

“And among His signs (He) that you see the earth dry and barren, then when We bring down water on it, it will move and be fertile. Surely the Lord who brought it to life could surely bring to life the dead. Indeed, He is Almighty over all things. “(QS: Fushshilat | Verse: 39).

If you consider this normal, because you are accustomed to watching it, then Allah mengubah has changed the belief in the heart of Abraham to haqqul yaqin, a higher degree of belief. Not only the heart that believes, not also the eye that only witnesses, but haqqul yaqin is the level of one’s confidence in the fruit of the sense of taste.

Allah ﷻ brought to life four birds that had been slaughtered, chopped, then placed randomly on different peaks of the mountains.

Imam Ibn Kathir narrated from Ibn Abbas that after Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissalam chopped the bodies of birds, scrambled them, and set them on the top of the hill, he held their heads in his hands. Then Allah intahkan command to call the birds. Ibrahim aih alaihissalam calls them as Allah ﷻ commanded.

Miracles happen. Things that cannot be ignored by humans are only small things in the sight of Allah. God, He is the Knower of what has happened, what is happening, what is going to happen, and He knows something that cannot happen what happens.

Prophet Ibrahim saw the bird feathers flying. Gathering together perfecting. Spilled blood has met back to the appropriate level. Shreds and pieces of meat that have been slashed back together to form the body. Likewise each member of the bird’s body, they returned to their original position. Connected to form a whole body.

After the organs are able to support the body, they stand upright, hastily walking toward Ibrahim to look for their heads. Allah ﷻ made their creation more than Prophet Ibrahim expected. So that his eyes watched. And other members of the body feel.

The birds came to pick up their heads in the hands of Prophet Ibrahim aih alaihissalam. If what they meet is not their head, they reject it. When they find the part that they hold their head, with the power of God ﷻ the body part is united. Indeed Allah is Almighty, Mighty, again Wise. Therefore, Allah ﷻ closes this verse with His words,

وَاعْلَمْ أَنَّ اللَّهَ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ

“And know that Allah is Mighty, Wise.”

He is Mighty, no one can defeat Him. He is Mighty, no one is able to respond to His will. And He is Wise in His words and actions.

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Hopefully this series of five stories can soften our hearts to submit more to God. He has given the teaching that He is Almighty again has perfect ability.

He is able to revive the dead. Turn on the city to prosper again. Also liven up birds in an extraordinary way. Hopefully Allah will give us all for charity to get ready to pick up the day to rise.

Those Who Die Then Live Again: The City of Dead Prospered Again (4/5)

The next story is about a dead city that lives again. A ravaged city; the walls of the building collapsed against the ground, the roofs fell covered with the walls of the buffer, the inhabitants became extinct, perished there was no life there, the imagination of humans could not guess, there was no way the dead city could come back to life. But Allah ﷻ, He is the one who, when he wishes, can just say, be !, then the situation changes.

Allah isahkan tells the miracle of His creation in the following verse:

أو كالذي مر على قرية وهي خاوية على عروشها قال أنى يحيي هذه الله بعد موتها فأماته الله مائة عام ثم بعثه قال كم لبثت قال لبثت يوما أو بعض يوم قال بل لبثت مائة عام فانظر إلى طعامك وشرابك لم يتسنه وانظر إلى حمارك ولنجعلك آية للناس وانظر إلى العظام كيف ننشزها ثم نكسوها لحما فلما تبين له قال أعلم أن الله على كل شيء قدير

Or do you (those who do not pay attention) through a country that (the wall) has fallen over the roof. He said: “How did God revive this country after it was destroyed?” So God killed the man a hundred years, then brought him back to life. God asked: “How long have you lived here?” He replied: “I live here a day or half a day.” Allah said: “Actually you have lived here a hundred years; look at your food and drink that has not yet changed; and look at your donkey (who has become a bone); We will make you a sign of our authority for humans; and look at the donkey’s bones, then We rearrange it, then We wrap it with meat. ” So when it was revealed to him (how God brought to life the dead) he said: “I am sure that Allah is All-Powerful over all things.” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 259).

The scholars say many opinions about the main characters in this verse. Some say he is Uzair. Others say Khidir or Khadir. Others claim Hazkil bin Bura (Arabic: حزقيل بن بورا), one of the prophets of the children of Israel. And Mujahid argues that this story is about, “A man from the children of Israel”.

Masyhur stated that the dead city was Baitul Maqdis. When the person saw how severe the damage to Baitul Maqdis was. The roof that had settled, turned under the wall. Life is gone. Until it was not forgotten in his mind how the city could recover. He said,

“How did God revive this country after it was destroyed?”

Then Allah atkan recited it and brought it back to life 100 years later.

“Then God killed the man a hundred years, then brought him back to life.”

The first body part that God turned on from that person was his eyes, so he could see how Allah ﷻ was able to revive his destroyed body. The body that has perished as is the city of Baitul Maqdis. Then through His angel, God asked him,

“How long do you live here?”

God forgives him in the morning, then 100 years later, He raises it in the afternoon. His eyes saw the yellow sun of the morning had changed to the afternoon line. He answered,

“I live here a day or half a day.”

Besides still feeling the sun, he also saw his lunch was still perfect. Buah Tin has not wrinkled and become sour. Wine has not been moldy and rotten. And the juice has not disappeared and evaporated. But Allah, said,

“Actually you have lived here a hundred years; look at your food and drink that has not yet changed; and look at your donkey (who has become a bone). “

Look at your lagoon that has turned into bone, we will turn it back before you. And We made evidence to you for the truth of the resurrection day. The resurrection day is denied because they say impossibility. As you would expect, how can a city that is so devastated be immediately intact again.

“We will make you a sign of our authority for humans; and look at the bones of the donkey, then We rearrange it, then We wrap it with meat. “

70 years after his death (before he was resurrected), people came to Baitul Maqdis. They live there and enliven it with various activities. The buildings are back intact. The resident is here again. Human voices are heard again in markets and cities. He witnessed everything he had not imagined before. He felt something he thought was impossible.

Such is life after death. Now people belie, then their own eyes will witness. They deny the body will rise. So God will raise the body and soul together. They could not imagine how the sun was only a mile. God will give proof, and those who witness themselves. Humans are confused and ask how can the body sink into sweat on a vast expanse of fields. It could be they who are immersed in sweat.

There is a heaven of reward for those who fear. There is hell to punish those who live at will. There is pleasure that has never been seen. Never heard. Not even imagined. And there is also a cruel torment beyond measure. The pain is unbearable. And the pain won’t pay off by regret.

This person said,

So when it was revealed to him (how God brought to life the dead) he said: “I am sure that Allah is All-Powerful over all things.”

But on the resurrection day, this sentence is no longer accepted. The lesson has been delivered. An example has been given. We are left to take lessons.

O Allah ﷻ we ask you to practice what you love and bless. Steer clear of everything you forbid. You are the one who has power over everything.

Those Who Die Then Live Again: Tens of thousands of Israelites Return to Life (3/5)

The third story is a story full of lessons. Awaken us that someone will not escape the provisions of Allah’s destiny ﷻ no matter how strong his efforts. Allah ﷻ ordered humans to try, but the results remained in His hands. This situation makes oneself humble and not high. The heart will always depend on Him ash-Shamad.

Allah ﷻ says,

ألم تر إلى الذين خرجوا من ديارهم وهم ألوف حذر الموت فقال لهم الله موتوا ثم أحياهم إن الله لذو فضل على الناس ولكن أكثر الناس لا يشكرون

“Do you not pay attention to those who come out of their hometowns, while they are thousands (in number) for fear of death; then God said to them: “Death to you”, then God brought them to life. Surely Allah has a gift to humans, but most people are not grateful. “(QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 243).

Ibn Kathir in his interpretation explained that this story happened during the time of the children of Israel. Regarding the exodus of the residents of Dawirdan Village (Arabic: داوردان), there are those who call the Village Adzriat (Arabic: أذرعات), which ran away from the outbreak of Thaunun disease that hit their country. Their numbers are very large; 4000 or 8000 people. Some even estimate 30,000 or 40,000 people.

They fled to avoid the deadly Thaun epidemic. Looking for a safe place to double your age. Finally they arrived at a lowland that was clean of the plague. The new land became crowded with their arrival.

Then Allah ﷻ sent two angels. One is above the valley where they live. One more at the bottom. Then the two angels shouted once in a scream. Until all these refugees died.

“Do you not pay attention to those who come out of their hometowns, while they are thousands (in number) for fear of death; then God said to them: “You die”

Some time has passed. The bodies of thousands of people buried have become skulls and bones. God makes one bone out of one body scattered. The top is embedded somewhere, while the other part is far away in another place. Such is the situation. Even humans have difficulty collecting and re-assembling their frames. Then one of the prophets of the prophets of God passed by. He begged Allah ﷻ to bring them back to life. God also answered his prayer.

At God’s command, the scattered bones returned to the other members. Gather, re-occupy its position until human skeletons are formed. Allah intahkan command the bones to be wrapped with flesh, veins and skin. Imam Ibn Kathir quoted a story from one of the salaf that the prophet witnessed this amazing event. Then Allah intahkan command their souls to return to their bodies. They also come back to life. The people felt that they had been awakened from a very long sleep. Then they said, “Glory to You (O Allah our Rabb and all praise be to You), there is no God who has the right to be worshiped except Thy self”.

This is the meaning of the verse:

“Then God brought them to life.”

There is an atsar shahih narrated by Imam Ahmad from Abdullah bin Abbas radhiallahu ‘anhuma: Once upon a time Umar bin al-Khattab came out praying towards Sham. On the way he met Abu Ubaidah Ibnul Jarah and his friends who reported that Sham was suffering from an epidemic.

Then Abdurrahman bin Auf said, “Really I have knowledge about this problem”. Abdurrahman has a solution, what steps should Umar take. Do you continue your trip to Sham or return to Medina. Said Abdurrahman bin Auf, “I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,

“If an epidemic is in your place, do not run away from the plague. And if you hear an area is attacked by a disease outbreak, don’t you enter it. ”(Narrated by Ahmad).

Umar also praised God, then returned to Medina.

In another narration, Abdurrahman told Umar that the Messenger of Allah, said,

“Epidemics have condemned people before you. If you hear that a place has been plagued by an outbreak, don’t enter that place. But if your place is ordered, don’t run away from it. “Umar returned to Medina. (History of al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Lesson:

First: The story contained in this verse teaches us that there is no place to depend except to God. Nothing can escape and free itself from His destiny. People fled their villages, avoiding the plague, so that they could live long. But who would have thought, the road they took instead brought them closer to death.

Second: Sometimes the business does not have to bear fruit. If so why must take an illegitimate effort. Corruption someone wants to accumulate wealth to become rich. It could be that he is rich, not a few who go to jail. A young man goes out to marry his dream girl. It could be that he got it, maybe he was abandoned. Likewise a large group of people from the children of Israel. They run away from death. They may be safe and they may die. But Allah apkan set them dead as a lesson for them and all of us. Because of that Allah ﷻ says,

“Surely Allah has a gift to humans, but most people are not grateful.”

Third: As God is able to revive humans for the second time in the world, their souls and bodies, as well as in the resurrection day. Allah ﷻ is capable of everything.

Fourth: Therefore, one should not run away from jihad for fear of death. As running from a deadly outbreak is not necessarily saving. Likewise, coming to something that threatens life does not necessarily bring death. Therefore in the next verse Allah says,

وَقَاتِلُوا فِي سَبِيلِ اللَّهِ وَاعْلَمُوا أَنَّ اللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ عَلِيمٌ

“And fight ye in the way of Allah, and know that Allah is Hearing, Knower.” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 244).

Fifth: This story also teaches that spending wealth in the way of Allah does not end in poverty or lack. In the next verse Allah irman says,

مَنْ ذَا الَّذِي يُقْرِضُ اللَّهَ قَرْضًا حَسَنًا فَيُضَاعِفَهُ لَهُ أَضْعَافًا كَثِيرَةً ۚ وَاللَّهُ يَقْبِضُ وَيَبْسُطُ وَإِلَيْهِ تُرْجَعُونَ

“Who wants to lend to God, a good loan (spend his wealth in the way of Allah), then Allah will double the payment to him with multiple multiples. And Allah narrows and makes it easier for Him to return. “(QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 245).

Hopefully this story will captivate our hearts to study the verses of the Koran. Make it love and enjoy reading it.

Those Who Die Then Live Again: Children of Israel and Cows (2/5)

The events of human life again are the story of the children of Israel with female cows. It began when the Israelites found someone killed. But it is not known who the killer was. Immediately they bestowed the deed on one of them. Be the main suspect.

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Then one of them said, there was Moses in our midst. Go to him, because he is a prophet and surely he knows. They went to Moses and asked about who was the mysterious killer.

Although a prophet and apostle, Moses did not know about occult matters. Those who know about occult matters are only Allah. Then with His wisdom, Allah saja did not just tell them who the killer was. He ﷻ tested the people of Israel with a command. Whether when they are in need they will draw closer to God and obey Him, or vice versa. Allah ﷻ says,

وإذ قال موسى لقومه إن الله يأمركم أن تذبحوا بقرة قالوا أتتخذنا هزوا قال أعوذ بالله أن أكون من الجاهلين

And (remember), when Moses said to his people: “Verily Allah commanded you to slay a female cow”. They said: “Do you want to make us a mockery?” Moses replied: “I take refuge in Allah so that I do not become one of the ignorant people”. (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 67).

The views of the people of Israel as people worship today. All must be in accordance with logic. Though the logic ability is very narrow. According to the children of Israel, we ask to be told who is the murderer? Koq was even told to slaughter a female cow. Do you want to make us a mockery, O Moses? “

This command could also be intended to eliminate the confusion that exists in their minds. Because before they worshiped cows. So Allah commanded to slaughter cows.

From here we can learn lessons, the main purpose of the Shari’a is to be obeyed, not to be ignored first. Muslim women are ordered to wear headscarves to avoid interference. Logic worshipers say, if he is a woman who is not attractive so that no one is interested in teasing her, can she take off the headscarf? The answer is no, because the main purpose of wearing a headscarf is to obey Allah and His Messenger. Likewise with other Shari’a.

The children of Israel began asking about the female cow.

قالوا ادع لنا ربك يبين لنا ما هي قال إنه يقول إنها بقرة لا فارض ولا بكر عوان بين ذلك فافعلوا ما تؤمرون

They replied: “Ask your Lord for us, that He may explain to us; what is a female cow ” Moses replied: “Verily Allah says that the female cow is a female cow that is not old and not young; midway between it; then do what you are told “. (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 68).

After previously arguing, they finally accepted. This nature is certainly very different from the nature of the companions of the Prophet ﷺ. They never questioned the order of the Prophet apalagi, let alone deny it.

The Children of Israel began to question the cow as what God wanted. They burden themselves, even though God only commands enough cows. Then called … the cow is normal; not too old, not too young. The ordinary one.

Cows that can turn dead people off are certainly not ordinary cows. Of course there are more important specifications about it. They also asked about the color of the cow.

قَالُوا ادْعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّنْ لَنَا مَا لَوْنُهَا ۚ قَالَ إِنَّهُ يَقُولُ إِنَّهَا بَقَرَةٌ صَفْرَاءُ فَاقِعٌ لَوْنُهَا تَسُرُّ النَّاظِرِينَ

They said: “Ask your Lord for us so that He will explain to us what the color is.” Moses replied: “Verily, Allah said that the female cow was a yellow female cow, whose color was dark yellow, again pleasing those who looked at it.” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 69).

After the color is answered, they don’t feel enough. They kept over about the requirements that were originally very simple. Add more requirements, because it’s not special enough.

قَالُوا ادْعُ لَنَا رَبَّكَ يُبَيِّنْ لَنَا مَا هِيَ إِنَّ الْبَقَرَ عَلَيْنَا وَإِنَّا إِنْ شَاءَ اللَّهُ لَمُهْتَدُونَ

They said: “Ask your Lord for us so that He will explain to us the nature of the female cow, because the cow is actually (still) vague for us and in fact, God willing, we will get a clue (to get the cow)”. (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 70).

Moses answered,

قَالَ إِنَّهُ يَقُولُ إِنَّهَا بَقَرَةٌ لَا ذَلُولٌ تُثِيرُ الْأَرْضَ وَلَا تَسْقِي الْحَرْثَ مُسَلَّمَةٌ لَا شِيَةَ فِيهَا ۚ قَالُوا الْآنَ جِئْتَ بِالْحَقِّ ۚ

Moses said: “Verily, Allah said that the female cow was a female cow that had never been used to plow the land and not to irrigate plants, without blemishes, no stripes”. They said: “Now you will explain the true nature of the female cow.” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 71).

Only the conditions are enough for them. They set off looking for it.

If from the beginning they slaughtered a female cow, what kind of female cow, then they had fulfilled God’s command. But they are troubling themselves. They ask what kind of female cow? Answered a female cow who is not old and not young. They question the color. Answered the yellow female cow. The dark yellow one. Not only is it amber, but it is also pleasing to the people who look at it. Then they asked for other conditions. Answered the female cow is a female cow that has never been used to plow the land and not to irrigate crops, without blemishes, nor any stripes.

They also find it difficult to find a special cow. A cow that can revive a dead person. Although finally got it.

فَذَبَحُوهَا وَمَا كَادُوا يَفْعَلُونَ

“Then they slaughtered it and almost they did not carry out the command.” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 71).

This is the bad character of the children of Israel that the Prophet warned of ﷺ in his words,

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: ما نهيتكم عنه فاجتنبوه, وما أمرتكم به فأتوا منه ما استطعتم, فإنما أهلك الذين من قبلكم كثرة مسائلهم واختلافهم على أنبيائهم.

From Abu Hurairah radhiyallahu anhu, he said: “I heard the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said,‘ Whatever I forbid you, then stay away. And whatever I command you, then do what you can. Indeed, what destroys the people before you is simply because they ask a lot of questions and sneak in their Prophets. “(Narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Allah also forbids us to ask a lot about something that is sufficient in the Shari’a.

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لَا تَسْأَلُوا عَنْ أَشْيَاءَ إِنْ تُبْدَ لَكُمْ تَسُؤْكُمْ

“O ye who believe, do not ask (to your Prophet) things that if explained to you will cause you trouble …” (QS: Al-Maidah | Verse: 101).

The Children of Israel made it difficult for themselves, God also made them feel difficulties. The cattle seller asks for the price of cattle to be paid a large amount of gold. They collected their gold, then paid for it. After that they gave the cow to Moses, and Moses slaughtered it.

Moses’ Peace be upon him took one part of the body of the cow – which part was not explained. There are those who mention adz-dzira ‘ie calf calves up to the top of the foot. There are also those who claim the cow’s thighs. Moses struck the cow’s body to the corpse, with the power of God ﷻ the body came back to life.

وَإِذْ قَتَلْتُمْ نَفْسًا فَادَّارَأْتُمْ فِيهَا ۖ وَاللَّهُ مُخْرِجٌ مَا كُنْتُمْ تَكْتُمُونَ. فَقُلْنَا اضْرِبُوهُ بِبَعْضِهَا ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ يُحْيِي اللَّهُ الْمَوْتَىٰ وَيُرِيكُمْ آيَاتِهِ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَعْقِلُونَ

“And (remember), when you killed a man then you accused each other of that. And God wants to reveal what you have been hiding. Then We said: “Beat the corpse with a portion of the female cow!” So God revived the dead, and showed you the signs of His power so that you understood. “(QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 72-73).

Moses said, “Now he himself will tell you who killed him.” Then the person who came back to life mentioned who was the killer. After that, he was again converted (al-Khomis, 2010: 391).

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Allah uasa rules over everything. He was able to invent humans, before there was absolutely nothing. He is able to bring to life a dead man, so that humans experience twice life in the world. And He ﷻ is also able to raise up humans later on the Day of Judgment. Loss and regret those who deny the resurrection day. How disappointed those who believe in the resurrection, but do not do good deeds prepare it.

Those Who Die Then Live Again: The Children of Israel ask to be shown by Allah (1/5)

In the Qur’an, in Surat Al-Baqarah, there are five extraordinary events. Events that show that God ﷻ is the master of the universe. He does whatever he wants. He is the Able and Power of all things. And He is the only one worthy of worship.

That event is the return of the soul of a living being who has died. In the hereafter? No, this is happening in the world. And it happened to the previous people. So that people afterwards can take lessons. Of course we should do it, because God ekali has provided us with reason.

The first event was the incident about the presumptuousness of the Children of Israel from the people of the Prophet Moses. They ask to be shown by God ﷻ. Allah ﷻ says,

وإذ قال موسى لقومه يا قوم إنكم ظلمتم أنفسكم باتخاذكم العجل فتوبوا إلى بارئكم فاقتلوا أنفسكم ذلكم خير لكم عند بارئكم فتاب عليكم إنه هو التواب الرحيم. وَإِذْ قُلْتُمْ يَا مُوسَىٰ لَنْ نُؤْمِنَ لَكَ حَتَّىٰ نَرَى اللَّهَ جَهْرَةً فَأَخَذَتْكُمُ الصَّاعِقَةُ وَأَنْتُمْ تَنْظُرُونَ. ثُمَّ بَعَثْنَاكُمْ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَوْتِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ

“And (remember), when Moses said to his people:” O my people, verily you have persecuted yourself because you have made calves (your worship), then repent to the Lord who made you and killed you. It is better for you in the sight of the Lord who made you; then God will accept your repentance. Verily He is the Receiver of repentance, the Most Merciful. And (remember), when you say: “Moses, we will not believe in you before we see God in light, therefore you are struck by lightning, while you are watching”. After that We raise you up after you die, so that you will be grateful. “(QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 56).

Beginning of the story

This story begins when the Prophet Musa “peace be upon him was called by God” to receive revelation. Before heading to His Lord, Moses entrusted the children of Israel to his brother, Harun aih alaihissalam. So that Aaron would supervise, educate and guide them. And don’t let them turn to kufr. Moreover, the signs of deviation were seen when they had just survived the ocean and watched as Pharaoh was destroyed. Banu Israel said,

وجاوزنا ببني إسرائيل البحر فأتوا على قوم يعكفون على أصنام لهم قالوا يا موسى اجعل لنا إلها كما لهم آلهة قال إنكم قوم تجهلون

And We stretched out the Children of Israel across the sea, so that when they came to a people who continued to worship their idols, Banu Israel said: “O Moses. make for us a god (idols) as they have some God (idols) “. Moses replied: “Indeed you are a people who do not know (the attributes of God)”. (QS: Al-A’raf | Verse: 138).

Sure enough, the children of Israel manifested Moses’ concern. Great pleasure from God amatkan saved from Pharaoh was forgotten. Look at one of the people of the Prophet Moses named Samiri. He is not an Israeli. But he was able to influence them with the imaginary story of his lust. Samiri invited the children of Israel to worship a golden idol in the form of a cow. Allah ﷻ says,

وَإِذْ وَاعَدْنَا مُوسَىٰ أَرْبَعِينَ لَيْلَةً ثُمَّ اتَّخَذْتُمُ الْعِجْلَ مِنْ بَعْدِهِ وَأَنْتُمْ ظَالِمُونَ

“And (remember), when We promised Moses (giving the Torah, after) forty nights, then you made calves (worship) after he left and you were wrongdoers.” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 51 )

When the Israelites fled Pharaoh, some of them stole gold from the land of Egypt. Then after crossing the sea, Moses ordered that the gold be thrown away, because the property was not lawful for them. Allah ikan enshrines it in His word,

قَالُوا مَا أَخْلَفْنَا مَوْعِدَكَ بِمَلْكِنَا وَلَٰكِنَّا حُمِّلْنَا أَوْزَارًا مِنْ زِينَةِ الْقَوْمِ فَقَذَفْنَاهَا فَكَذَٰلِكَ أَلْقَى السَّامِرِيُّ

They said: “We never violated your agreement with our own will, but we were told to carry the burdens of the jewelry of the people, so we threw it, and so Samiri threw it”. (QS: Thaahaa | Verse: 87).

Samiri collected the gold and made it a statue of a cow. A statue that when the air enters through the back, a sound will emerge from the mouth of the cow statue. The Children of Israel were amazed by the object.

Samiri said to them, “This is the God of Moses. God he went to meet him. “(Al-Khomis, 2010: 385). Allah ﷻ says,

فَأَخْرَجَ لَهُمْ عِجْلًا جَسَدًا لَهُ خُوَارٌ فَقَالُوا هَٰذَا إِلَٰهُكُمْ وَإِلَٰهُ مُوسَىٰ فَنَسِيَ

“Then Samiri issued for them (from that hole) the calf who had a body and voice, then they said:” This is your Lord and the Lord Moses, but Moses has forgotten “.” (QS: Thaahaa | Verse: 88).

How fast they slip. Even though they have witnessed the power of God with their senses. Their eyes see what happened. The ears heard his roar. Their skin feels the atmosphere. But the denial still happened. Likewise this people, the people who have been sent as well as possible envoys, Muhammad ﷺ. The people who have been explained to them the Qur’an. The eyes and ears of this people have heard what happened to the previous people. It will also slip if they are negligent from obedience. The Prophet, said,

بَادِرُوا بِالأَعْمَالِ فِتَنًا كَقِطَعِ اللَّيْلِ الْمُظْلِمِ يُصْبِحُ الرَّجُلُ مُؤْمِنًا كَافِرًا أَوْ يُمْسِى مُؤْمِنًا وَيُصْبِحُ كَافِرًا

“Hurry to practice the prayer before coming slander (calamity) like a dark night piece. That is, someone in the morning is in a state of faith and in the afternoon is in an infidel state. Some are in the evening in a state of faith and in the morning in an infidel state … “(Narrated by Muslim no. 118).

Upon returning from receiving revelation, Moses saw a very bad event. He is very angry. Without realizing it, he cast the revelation he had just received. Revelation that contains kalamullah.

وَلَمَّا رَجَعَ مُوسَىٰ إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِ غَضْبَانَ أَسِفًا قَالَ بِئْسَمَا خَلَفْتُمُونِي مِنْ بَعْدِي ۖ أَعَجِلْتُمْ أَمْرَ رَبِّكُمْ ۖ وَأَلْقَى الْأَلْوَاحَ

And when Moses returned to his people with anger and sorrow, he said, “How bad you did after my departure! Do you want to overtake the promise of your Lord? And Moses threw down the Torah (Torah) … “(QS: Al-A’raf | Verse: 150)

Then he met his brother Harun whom he had entrusted to look after his people.

وَأَخَذَ بِرَأْسِ أَخِيهِ يَجُرُّهُ إِلَيْهِ ۚ

“… and (Moses) holding (the hair) of his brother’s head (Aaron) while grabbing him towards him …” (QS: Al-A’raf | Verse: 150).

The Children of Israel did not dare to do this bad deed when Moses aih Peace be upon them in the midst of them. They were very afraid of Moses. Because Moses was a hard and firm person towards them. As for Aaron, he was a meek man. So when Harun ‘alaihissalam alone, they dared to intimidate him.

قَالَ ابْنَ أُمَّ إِنَّ الْقَوْمَ اسْتَضْعَفُونِي وَكَادُوا يَقْتُلُونَنِي فَلَا تُشْمِتْ بِيَ الْأَعْدَاءَ وَلَا تَجْعَلْنِي مَعَ الْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينِ

“… Aaron said:” O son of my mother, in fact this people has considered me weak and almost killed me, therefore do not make enemies happy to see me, and do not put me into the wrongdoers. “( QS: Al-A’raf | Verse: 150).

The arrival of the Prophet Moses, especially in a state of anger, made the Children of Israel quit their actions. Although this kesyirikan is very much, but they did not dare to face the Prophet Moses alone. Moses was an authoritative man again firm. Then the children of Israel complained that save the culprit.

Moses met Samiri and asked him about this incident.

قَالَ بَصُرْتُ بِمَا لَمْ يَبْصُرُوا بِهِ فَقَبَضْتُ قَبْضَةً مِنْ أَثَرِ الرَّسُولِ فَنَبَذْتُهَا وَكَذَٰلِكَ سَوَّلَتْ لِي نَفْسِي

Samiri replied: “I knew something they did not know, so I took a handful from the footsteps of the apostle and I threw it, and so my passion persuaded me”. (QS: Thaahaa | Verse: 96).

The Apostle is Gabriel. Samiri saw Gabriel riding his horse, as soon as the Israelites came out of the divided sea. When Pharaoh and his army were killed by waves (as-Sa’di, 2003: 484).

Did Moses know what really happened. And the voice that came out of the statue of the ox was because it had been used by the horse Gabriel (al-Khomis, 2010: 387). Then the Prophet Moses burned the idol. The cow statue was destroyed.

The Children of Israel Ordered Repentance

They said, “We repent, O Moses”. Prophet Moses replied, “kill yourself (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 54)”. At God’s command, there is darkness and light. Then those who repented were fighting each other (killing each other). Some say up to 70,000 of them were killed. This is repentance by Allah for them. For the cruel sins they committed after the gift of victory over Pharaoh.

We must thank God ﷻ. Because we get special treatment. The early people immediately got adzab when they were kufr. Unlike the people of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Allah unda postponed adzab to the people of this age. There is a strong time to repent. If they repent, their sins will be blotted out. And for them reward in the hereafter.

Then the darkness vanished. The Children of Israel said, “O Moses, has Allah accepted our repentance?” Moses replied, “Allah has accepted your repentance. But I will choose some of you. “

وَاخْتَارَ مُوسَىٰ قَوْمَهُ سَبْعِينَ رَجُلًا لِمِيقَاتِنَا ۖ

“And Moses chose seventy people from his people to (beg for repentance to Us) at the time We have determined …” (QS: Al-A’raf | Verse: 155).

Moses also invited 70 of the best of the children of Israel to go. Moses said to them, “Wait, I am going to stand before my Rabb”. They responded, “Did we also hear the words of your Rabb? We must also hear it. “

Moses said, “Come along with me.” Look at how sad Moses is for them and how presumptuous they are to Allah and His Messenger.

Moses had a prayer to Allah and Allah had a dialogue with him. 70 people heard the word of God. Then with no adab, they again spoke up, “O Moses, who is it that is talking to You?” Moses replied, “He is my Rabb”. Then they answered,

يَا مُوسَىٰ لَنْ نُؤْمِنَ لَكَ حَتَّىٰ نَرَى اللَّهَ جَهْرَةً

“O Moses, we will not believe in you before we see God in truth …” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 55).

Pay attention! This is the state of the best people of the people of Prophet Moses. How bad they are. How else are the people under their position. Certainly much worse and rough. However, how affection and patience, one of the apostles who was dubbed ulul Azmi faced them. Allah ﷻ says,

وَإِذْ قُلْتُمْ يَا مُوسَىٰ لَنْ نُؤْمِنَ لَكَ حَتَّىٰ نَرَى اللَّهَ جَهْرَةً فَأَخَذَتْكُمُ الصَّاعِقَةُ وَأَنْتُمْ تَنْظُرُونَ

And (remember), when you say: “Moses, we will not believe in you before we see God in light, therefore you are struck by lightning, while you are watching”. (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 55).

70 of the best of the children of Israel also perished.

This incident again shows the noble character of the Prophet Moses ‘Peace be upon him. How much he loves his people. Moses said, “O my Lord, what should I say to the children of Israel when I go home and meet them? Do I have to say, ‘God has destroyed 70 people’? O God, revive them and accept their repentance.

The Prophet Moses did not want this situation to further make his people distorted. And Allah un Forgiving, He forgives those whom He gives pleasure in succession, but still denies as much to Him. Then God revived them for the second time.

ثُمَّ بَعَثْنَاكُمْ مِنْ بَعْدِ مَوْتِكُمْ لَعَلَّكُمْ تَشْكُرُونَ

“After that We raise you up after you die, so that you will be grateful.” (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 56).

This is the first group, who died then came back to life. They experience twice life in the world.

Birth of Isa bin Maryam

Prophet Isa is among the prophets and messengers of Allah ﷻ. Unlike other humans, Prophet Isa was born without a father. And his mother is a holy and shalihah woman. Thus if Allah endaki wants something to happen, then it will happen.

Adam, Allah iptakan created without intermediary father and mother. Eve was born without women’s intervention. And Isa only from a mother.

Maryam Gives Birth to a Noble Man

Mary is a good woman who takes care of herself and honor. We have written the story of Maryam guarding her purity with the title Maryam Exemplary for Muslimah.

News about the birth of Prophet Isa ﷺ spread slowly. One by one, people knew that Mary who had no husband gave birth to a son. When she was about to give birth to her son, Mary left alone at the eastern end of the al-Aqsa Mosque.

فَحَمَلَتْهُ فَانْتَبَذَتْ بِهِ مَكَانًا قَصِيًّا

“So Mary conceived her, then she set aside herself with the content to a distant place.” (QS: Maryam | Verse: 22).

Prophet Isa was born ﷺ in that place.

Mary was quiet and alone. He was afraid of circulating slander about himself in society. Of course they will ask where did he get the child? Where is your husband? Is it from adultery? Who is the father? And other accusations. He was afraid of all the rumors. This event was very hard for him. A woman will not stand if her honor is made despicable. Maryam is a shiddiqah woman. Worship expert. He devoted himself in a holy place. On noble land and qudus.

Mentioned, his family also asked about his son. About Isa bin Maryam. They asked, “Can plants grow without seeds?” Who first created the plant? Maryam replied rhetorically. They again asked, “Can trees grow without water?” Who created the tree for the first time? “Answered Maryam. They asked again for the third time, “Can a child be born without a father?” Mary replied, “Yes. Indeed Allah created Adam without father and mother “. They were silent.

Maryam’s family is someone who loves and knows them. They also question. A feeling arises in their hearts. Then what about the people who are far away, the wicked, what will they say?

Humans in the state of Prophet Isa ﷺ are divided into three:

First: Jews. They accused him of being a child of adultery, because according to them Maryam committed adultery with Yusuf an-Najjar.

Second: Christians. They regard Jesus as a child of God. And the Most Holy of Allah.

Third: Muslims. They glorified Prophet Jesus as a prophet and apostle. But do not overdo it, by believing it as a servant of God.

Mary went to Bethlehem. When he got there he said,

يَا لَيْتَنِي مِتُّ قَبْلَ هَٰذَا وَكُنْتُ نَسْيًا مَنْسِيًّا

“How come, it would be good if I die before this, and I become an item that does not mean, again forgotten”. (QS: Mary | Verse: 23).

He hopes if he dies, because of the severity of the situation. Then Allah ﷻ comfort Mary with,

فَنَادَاهَا مِنْ تَحْتِهَا أَلَّا تَحْزَنِي قَدْ جَعَلَ رَبُّكِ تَحْتَكِ سَرِيًّا. وَهُزِّي إِلَيْكِ بِجِذْعِ النَّخْلَةِ تُسَاقِطْ عَلَيْكِ رُطَبًا جَنِيًّا. فَكُلِي وَاشْرَبِي وَقَرِّي عَيْنًا

“Then called him from a low place:” Do not be sad, for your Lord has made a tributary under you. And shake the base of the date palm tree towards you, surely the tree will abort the ripe palm fruit to you, then eat, drink and have your mercy. “(QS: Maryam | Verse: 24-26).

Interpreters disagree about who called on Mary in this verse. Said bin Jubair, adh-Dhahhak, Amr bin Maimun etc. stated that it was Gabriel. Mujahid, al-Hasan, etc. states that Prophet Jesus spoke to Mary. He entertained him, Ibu O Mother, do not be sad ’. The child shows that his birth is a miracle and a gift from God ﷻ. Maryam became calm.

Maryam meets her people

After feeling calm, Mary came home and met her people. They said,

فَأَتَتْ بِهِ قَوْمَهَا تَحْمِلُهُ ۖ قَالُوا يَا مَرْيَمُ لَقَدْ جِئْتِ شَيْئًا فَرِيًّا. يَا أُخْتَ هَارُونَ مَا كَانَ أَبُوكِ امْرَأَ سَوْءٍ وَمَا كَانَتْ أُمُّكِ بَغِيًّا

So Mary brought the child to his people by carrying him. His people said: “O Mary, indeed you have done something very utterly wrong. O sister of Aaron, your father is not an evil one and your mother is not an adulterer at all. (QS: Maryam | Verse: 27-28).

Unlike his family who questioned his situation, the wicked immediately accused Mary. They reviled Mary by doing something very obvious, namely adultery. They brought their parents who were fine, so that Maryam would be even more embarrassed.

They accused Zakariya of forgetting him. Without trial, they are judged by Zakariya by killing him. Some of them also accused Yusuf an-Najjar, Mary’s cousin, of Isa’s father.

Isa, a blessed baby

Mary knew, her child was able to speak and testify to them. He also said,

فَأَشَارَتْ إِلَيْهِ ۖ قَالُوا كَيْفَ نُكَلِّمُ مَنْ كَانَ فِي الْمَهْدِ صَبِيًّا

then Mary pointed to her son. They said: “How will we talk to a small child who is still in a swing?” (QS: Maryam | Verse: 29).

Isa gave an answer and testimony, denied the heinous accusations that were thrown at his mother.

قَالَ إِنِّي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ آتَانِيَ الْكِتَابَ وَجَعَلَنِي نَبِيًّا

Jesus said: “Verily I am a servant of Allah, He gave me the Book (the Gospel) and He made me a prophet,” (QS: Mary | Verse: 30).

The first sentence from the oral Isa confirms that he is a servant of Allah ﷻ, not a child of God. At the same time also denied the accusation of his people against his mother. He denied the people who said they were God’s children or adultery children.

وَجَعَلَنِي مُبَارَكًا أَيْنَ مَا كُنْتُ وَأَوْصَانِي بِالصَّلَاةِ وَالزَّكَاةِ مَا دُمْتُ حَيًّا. وَبَرًّا بِوَالِدَتِي وَلَمْ يَجْعَلْنِي جَبَّارًا شَقِيًّا. وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَيَّ يَوْمَ وُلِدْتُ وَيَوْمَ أَمُوتُ وَيَوْمَ أُبْعَثُ حَيًّا.

and He made me a blessed person wherever I was, and He commanded me (founding) prayer and (fulfilling) charity as long as I lived; and devoted to my mother, and He did not make me an arrogant and wretched person. And prosperity may be bestowed upon me, on the day I was born, the day I died and on the day I was raised to life again “. (QS: Maryam | Verse: 31-33).

We close this story with the Qur’anic explanation of Prophet Isa ﷺ:

ذَٰلِكَ عِيسَى ابْنُ مَرْيَمَ ۚ قَوْلَ الْحَقِّ الَّذِي فِيهِ يَمْتَرُونَ. مَا اَانَ لِلَّهِ أَنْ يَتَّخِذَ مِنْ وَلَدٍ ۖ سُبْحَانَهُ ۚ إِذَا قَضَىٰ أَمْرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَقُولُ لَهُ كُنْ فَيَكُونُ.

“That is Jesus the son of Mary, who said the right words, which they argued about the truth. It is not proper for God to have children, the Holy One. When He has set something, then He just says to him: “Be”, then be it. “(QS: Maryam | Verse: 34-35).

The Victory of Moses and the Destruction of Pharaoh on Ashura Day

When Egyptians grew fanatical about their kufr. Their hostility and denial of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ increasingly fueled the desire to kill and oppress the messenger of Allah and the people who followed him. They followed their oppressive king, Pharaoh. It was then that God established His judgment to destroy all of them. They have witnessed signs and events that are beyond reason. Events that come out of the natural process. And makes sense wonder. But they still don’t want to stop, don’t want to understand, and don’t want to go back to God ﷻ.

With his power and arbitrariness, Pharaoh managed to pressure his people to deny the truth that was brought by Prophet Moses.

فما آمن لموسى إلا ذرية من قومه على خوف من فرعون وملئهم أن يفتنهم وإن فرعون لعال في الأرض وإنه لمن المسرفين

“So no one believed in Moses, but the young men of his people (Moses) were in a state of fear that Pharaoh and the leaders of his people would torture them. Indeed, Pharaoh acted harshly on the earth. And indeed he is among those who transgress the limits. “(QS: Jonah | Verse: 83).

At its peak, Pharaoh claimed to be the God entitled to be worshiped. When tyranny has peaked, that’s when God’s help comes. Prophet Moses gathered his followers. Advise them, strengthen their hearts, and give direction to them.

وَقَالَ مُوسَى يَا قَوْمِ إِن كُنتُمْ آمَنتُم بِاللّهِ فَعَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلُواْ إِن كُنتُم مُّسْلِمِينَ

Moses said: “O my people, if you believe in Allah, then trust Him alone, if you are truly a surrender.” (QS: Jonah | Verse: 84).

They answered the words of the Prophet Moses with answers that calmed him.

فَقَالُواْ عَلَى اللّهِ تَوَكَّلْنَا رَبَّنَا لاَ تَجْعَلْنَا فِتْنَةً لِّلْقَوْمِ الظَّالِمِينَ

Then they said: “To Allah, we have confidence! Our Lord; do not make us the target of slander for the “wrongdoers”. (QS: Jonah | Verse: 85).

Prophet Moses ordered them to put their trust in Allah alone. Ask for help and hope for Him. And Allah also gave a way out for all of them. Then the Prophet Moses gave the good news from God to his people,

وأوحينا إلى موسى وأخيه أن تبوءا لقومكما بمصر بيوتا واجعلوا بيوتكم قبلة وأقيموا الصلاة وبشر المؤمنين

And We revealed to Moses and his brother: “Take two of you houses in Egypt for a place to live for your people and make your houses your place of prayer and establish your worship and delight the believers.” (QS: Jonah | Verse: 87).

Allah ukan revealed to the Prophet Moses and his brother Harun –‘alaihimassalam- that he and his people would build a different house from the houses of the Egyptians in general. The reason, when the order to leave Egypt came, they were easier to tell one another. Pay attention! In addition to God’s help in the form of miracles, Moses also took real efforts like this.

Then comes the command of Allah ﷻ,

وَاجْعَلُواْ بُيُوتَكُمْ قِبْلَةً وَأَقِيمُواْ الصَّلاَةَ وَبَشِّرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ

“And make your houses your place of prayer and establish your prayers and cheer up those who believe.” (QS: Jonah | Verse: 87).

Mujahid said, “The meaning is this is the help of Allah to those who suffer from danger, difficulty, and narrowness with many prayers.

وَاسْتَعِينُواْ بِالصَّبْرِ وَالصَّلاَةِ وَإِنَّهَا لَكَبِيرَةٌ إِلاَّ عَلَى الْخَاشِعِينَ

“Make it patient and pray as your helper. And indeed this is indeed hard, except for those who are devout “. (QS: Al-Baqarah | Verse: 45).

And if the Prophet was troubled, he immediately prayed. Prayer has a big impact on the life of the world and the hereafter (al-Bidayah wa an-Nihayah Juz: 2 p. 105).

For many years, Moses and his followers were patient and entertained themselves with faith in God and trust. They always improve relations with God. ask him for help with their prayers. On the other hand, Pharaoh and his followers were increasingly opposed and hostile to the truth.

Prophet Moses always prayed to Allah ﷻ,

وقال موسى ربنا إنك آتيت فرعون وملأه زينة وأموالا في الحياة الدنيا ربنا ليضلوا عن سبيلك ربنا اطمس على أموالهم واشدد على قلوبهم فلا يؤمنوا حتى يروا العذاب الأليم

Moses said: “Our Lord, verily Thou hast given Pharaoh and the princes of his people adornment and wealth in the life of the world, O our Lord – as a result they have misled (men) from the way of you. O our Lord, destroy their property, and the key to their hearts is death, so they do not believe until they see a painful torment. ” (QS: Jonah | Verse: 88).

Ibn Juraij said, “Pharaoh lived for 40 years after the Prophet Moses said this prayer.” (Interpretation of the Qur’an al-Azhim by Imam Ibn Kastir). Look at the Prophet Moses, besides being patient with his own people, how patient he is to face Pharaoh’s cruelty, preach to him, and pray to Allah. No wonder Allah ukkan placed him as an ulul azhmi.

Allah ﷻ says,

فَاسْتَقِيمَا وَلاَ تَتَّبِعَانِّ سَبِيلَ الَّذِينَ لاَ يَعْلَمُونَ

“Therefore keep both of you on a straight path, and do not ever follow the path of those who do not know.” (QS: Jonah | Verse: 89).

Allah allowed Prophet Moses and his followers to leave Egypt to Sham.

Knowing Moses’ departure, Pharaoh’s anger escalated. He prepared his troops to scold Prophet Moses and his followers. This event is enshrined by Allah ﷻ in the Qur’an.

وأوحينا إلى موسى أن أسر بعبادي إنكم متبعون * فأرسل فرعون في المدائن حاشرين * إن هؤلاء لشرذمة قليلون * وإنهم لنا لغائظون * وإنا لجميع حاذرون * فأخرجناهم من جنات وعيون * وكنوز ومقام كريم * كذلك وأورثناها بني إسرائيل * فأتبعوهم مشرقين

“And We revealed (commanded) to Moses:” Go at night with My servants (the Children of Israel), for truly you will be overtaken “. Then Pharaoh sent men who gathered (soldiers) to the cities. (Pharaoh said): “Indeed they (the Children of Israel) are really a small group, and indeed they make things that cause our anger, and in fact we are truly a group that is always on guard”. So We removed Pharaoh and his people from the gardens and the springs, and (from) the treasury and the noble position, so we gave everything to the Children of Israel. So Pharaoh and his army could follow them at sunrise. “(QS: Ash-Syu’araa | Ayat: 52-60).

When Pharaoh and his army caught up with Prophet Moses and his followers, followers of the Prophet Moses said,

إِنَّا لَمُدْرَكُونَ

“Surely we really will be overtaken.” (QS: Ash-Shu’araa | Verse: 61).

They say so because they see before them the road covered by the sea. They complained to Moses. Then he answered,

قَالَ كَلاَّ إِنَّ مَعِيَ رَبِّي سَيَهْدِينِ

Moses replied: “Never be overtaken; in fact, my Lord is with me, and he will guide me in the future. ” (QS: Ash-Syu’araa | Verse: 62).

Prophet Moses said strong sentences with clear meanings. Shows the depth of knowledge and belief in God’s grace. The words of a leader who calm his people when facing problems. The situation at that time was really precarious. There are no roads that can be passed. No one can be asked for help. And Pharaoh is cruel who can’t possibly forgive. While the time continued to make Pharaoh’s distance closer. In such circumstances, the Prophet Moses remained calm and was sure God would help him. This attitude should we emulate as a Muslim who believes in Allah ﷻ. Come down the revelation to the Prophet Moses,

فَأَوْحَيْنَا إِلَى مُوسَى أَنِ اضْرِب بِّعَصَاكَ الْبَحْرَ فَانفَلَقَ فَكَانَ كُلُّ فِرْقٍ كَالطَّوْدِ الْعَظِيمِ

Then We revealed to Moses: “Beat the sea with your staff.” So the sea split and every hemisphere was like a big mountain. (QS: Ash-Syu’araa | Verse: 63).

Seeing the sea split, Prophet Moses and his followers hastened across the divided road. After crossing it, and the last of his followers came out of the sea, then the initial line of Pharaoh’s troops entered the sea. Moses wanted to immediately hit the sea so I could return to his original state. So that Pharaoh and his army could not pass. But Allah ﷻ ordered,

وَاتْرُكْ الْبَحْرَ رَهْوًا إِنَّهُمْ جُندٌ مُّغْرَقُونَ

“And let the sea remain divided. Indeed, they are soldiers who will be drowned. “(QS: Ad-dukhaan | Verse: 24).

Seeing the sign of the greatness of God and the miracle of Moses with the splitting of the sea, Pharaoh realized that it was God’s power Allah. Not magic, Moses. But he brought to death his pride, under such circumstances he still said, “Look! How the sea recedes, submits to me. I will catch two of my servants (Moses and Aaron) who have rebelled against me. “

Pharaoh and his army rushed in, across the hemisphere that would destroy them. when they all entered the sea, Allah ﷻ ordered Moses to hit the sea with his staff. Moses also carried out the order of his Rabb. The split sea returned to normal. Allah ﷻ says,

وَأَنجَيْنَا مُوسَى وَمَن مَّعَهُ أَجْمَعِينَ * ثُمَّ أَغْرَقْنَا الآخَرِينَ * إِنَّ فِي ذَلِكَ لَآيَةً وَمَا كَانَ أَكْثَرُهُم مُّؤْمِنِينَ

“And We saved Moses and those who were with him all. And We drown the other groups. Verily in this is indeed a great sign (miracle) and but most of them are not believers. “(QS: Ash-Shu’araa | Verse: 65-67).

None of the believers drowned. And none of Pharaoh and his followers could survive.

After being completely conscious and sure to sink the Pharaoh said:

وجاوزنا ببني إسرائيل البحر فأتبعهم فرعون وجنوده بغيا وعدوا حتى إذا أدركه الغرق قال آمنت أنه لا إله إلا الذي آمنت به بنو إسرائيل وأنا من المسلمين

“And We enabled the Children of Israel to cross the sea, then they were followed by Pharaoh and his army, because they wanted to persecute and oppress (them); so that if the Pharaoh had almost drowned he said: “I believe that there is no God but God who is believed by the Children of Israel, and I am among those who surrender (to God)”. “(QS: Jonah | Verse: 90) .

God denounces and teaches us all. When life in the throat and destruction is truly visible, will someone realize?

آلْآنَ وَقَدْ عَصَيْتَ قَبْلُ وَكُنْتَ مِنَ الْمُفْسِدِينَ

“Is it now (you just believe), even though you have been rebellious for a long time, and you are among those who do damage.” (QS: Jonah | Verse: 91).

God has set the law. And destroy those who do wrong.

فَالْيَوْمَ نُنَجِّيكَ بِبَدَنِكَ لِتَكُونَ لِمَنْ خَلْفَكَ آيَةً ۚ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرًا مِنَ النَّاسِ عَنْ آيَاتِنَا لَغَافِلُونَ

“So on this day We save your body so that you can be a lesson for those who come after you and in fact most of the people are unaware of the signs of Our power.” (QS: Jonah | Verse: 92).

Pass the incident. But the lessons have never disappeared throughout the ages.

From Ibn Abbas radhiallahu ‘anhuma, Rasulullah ﷺ came to Medina. He found the Jews fasting on the day of Ashura (10 Muharam). Then he asked them,

«مَا هَذَا الْيَوْمُ الَّذِى تَصُومُونَهُ». فَقَالُوا هَذَا يَوْمٌ عَظِيمٌ أَنْجَى اللَّهُ فِيهِ مُوسَى وَقَوْمَهُ وَغَرَّقَ فِرْعَوْنَ وَقَوْمَهُ فَصَامَهُ مُوسَى شُكْرًا فَنَحْنُ نَصُومُهُ. فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- «فَنَحْنُ أَحَقُّ وَأَوْلَى بِمُوسَى مِنْكُمْ». فَصَامَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم- وَأَمَرَ بِصِيَامِهِ.

“What day are you in charge of today?” The Jews replied, “This is a very noble day. This is the day God saved Moses and his people. At that time Pharaoh and his people were drowned. Moses fasted today in order to be grateful, so we followed him fasting today “.

The Messenger of Allah berkata then said, “We should have more right and priority to follow Moses than you.” Then after that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ ordered the Muslims to fast. ”(Narrated by Muslim no. 1130).

Sa’id bin Jubair

His body is muscular, perfect body shape, agile movements, intelligent brain, witty genius, enthusiastic about virtue, and stay away from sin. Although black in color, curly hair, and originally from Habsyi, but not falling self-confidence to be a special human, especially when he was young.

The young man who came from the native habitat and became an Arab citizen was well aware that science is a way that can deliver to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. And piety is the way that leads him to heaven. Therefore, he made tawa on his right side and knowledge on his left side. Both are combined with tight bonds.

With these two things he navigated the oceans of life without resting and sitting idly by. Since he was young, people have known him as a young man who is familiar with the books he reads. Or if they don’t get it while reading a book, then he is in his mihrab for worship. That is he man of choice in his day, Sa’id bin Jubair radhiyallahu ‘anhu.

Pemuda Sa’id studied with many senior friends, such as Abu Sa’id al-Khudri, Adi bin Hatim ath-Thayy, Abu Musa al-Ash’ari, Abu Hurairah ad-Dausi, Abdullah bin Umar and Ummul Mu’minin Aisha. But the main teacher is Abdullah bin Abbas radhiyallahu ‘anhu, professor of Muslims and a vast sea of ​​knowledge.

With each Sa’id bin Jubair following Abdullah bin Abbas like a shadow that always follows his people. From this friend he explored the interpretation of the Koran, the traditions, and the details. From him he also studied the issues of religion and his interpretation. Also learn the language to be proficient with it. And in turn, there is no one on earth except for their knowledge.

Furthermore, he wandered around in Muslim countries to seek knowledge according to God’s will. After feeling enough, he decided that Kufah was his place of residence. And later he became a teacher and priest in that city.

He became the imam of prayer for the Muslims in the month of Ramadan, sometimes reading the Koran with qira’ah Abdullah bin Masud radhiyallahu hu anhu, sometimes with qira’ah Zaid bin Tsabit radhiyallahu ‘anhu and sometimes with qira’ah besides.

If he prayed alone, sometimes he recited the Qur’an in one prayer. And it has become his habit when reading the verses of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala:

“(That is) those who belie the Book (the Qur’an) and the revelations brought by Our messengers whom We have sent. Later they will find out, when chains and chains are placed on their necks, as they are dragged, into very hot water, then they are burned in fire. “(QS. Al-Mukmin: 70-72)

Or when reading similar verses that contain threats, then his body trembles, his heart trembles, and tears drip. Then repeat the verse until sometimes it almost faints.

He traveled to Baitullah al-Haram twice every year. The first is in the month of Rajab to perform Umrah, then in the month of Dzulqa’ah until after the Hajj.

People who long for knowledge and kindness come to Kufa to breathe clear sources of knowledge from Sa’id bin Jubair. He was asked, “What is the khasyyah (fear)?” He replied, “Khasyyah is that you must fear Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, so that your fear hinders you from immoral acts.”

When asked about dzikir, he said, “Dhikr is obedient to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. Whoever responds to the call of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala and obeys Him, means that he dhikr to Him. As for those who turn away and do not want to obey, then he is not an expert on dhikr, even though he exalts and reads the Qur’an all night long. “

The city of Kufah was his choice to settle when it was under the leadership of governor Hajjaj bin Yusuf ats-Tsaqafi. Hajjaj’s power encompassed Iraq and all of Syria and the country opposite, he held his position and power with pride. He had killed Abdullah bin Zubair, crushed his movement, subjugated Iraq under the rule of the Umayyads and quelled rebellions here and there. Wielding his sword in the back of a man and spreading fear throughout his country of power. Until the residents were horrified and afraid of their cruelty.

Sa’id bin Jubair Against the Cruelty of Hajjaj bin Yusuf ats-Tsaqafi

One time Allah’s destiny wanted a dispute between Hajjaj bin Yusuf ats-Tsaqafi and one of his companions named Abdurrahman bin Asy’ats. The war of arguments finally developed into a great slander which claimed many victims, leaving deep scars and sadness for the Muslims.

Some say that the slander occurred when Hajjaj sent Ibn Ash’ats with his army to conquer the city of Ratbil in Turkey, behind an area called Sajistan.

Then the powerful commander fought with his large army and succeeded in controlling most of the country. Including seizing several strong fortresses and ghanimahs from cities and villages. Then the commander sent an envoy to face Hajjaj to deliver good news and at the same time send one fifth and ghanimah to baitul maal belonging to the Muslims. In addition he also wrote a letter, asking permission to temporarily stop the war. So that he could learn the ins and outs of the terrain as well as the circumstances and habits of the inhabitants of the country, before deciding to invade the inland areas which were not known by the troops who had succeeded in gaining victory.

But Hajjaj was furious with the establishment of the commander. He wrote a reply letter containing severe criticism and accused Abdurrahman of being a coward and threatened to fire him. Once the letter from the governor comes. Abdurrahman bin Asy’ats immediately gathered his commanders and officers. He read the letter and then discussed what attitude they should take.

It turned out that the commanders suggested opposing Hajjaj’s order. So Abdurrahman said, “Are you willing to pledge allegiance to jihad to him until Allah cleanses the earth of Iraq from its tyranny?” Finally they made allegiance to the commander.

Abdurrahman bin Asy’ats’s army moved to attack Hajjaj’s troops with a burning hatred in his chest. There was a tremendous battle between them and Ibn Yusuf’s forces, and Abdurrahman’s forces won him to be able to master Sajistan and most of the Persian region. Furthermore Abdurrahman desires to take Kufa and Basrah from the power of Hajjaj bin Yusuf.

The war is still raging between the two camps. Ibn Ash’ats continued to control the city after city. That made Hajjaj’s anger rise to the crown. At the same time, guardians in various regions have written letters to Hajjaj who reported on the number of experts in the dhimma who embraced Islam to escape the obligation to pay jizyah. They had left the countryside to go to the cities. This means the depletion of state income. Then Hajjaj wrote a letter to his guardian in Basrah and other cities to gather the dhimma experts who had moved and returned everything to their respective places of origin. Also not spared for those who have long lived in the city. The Hajjaj order was immediately carried out. A large number of dhimma experts were collected and kept away from their livelihoods. On the outskirts of the city, they were gathered with their wives and forced to return to the villages they had left for a long time.

Women, children and old people cry in tears. They asked for help while exclaiming, “O people of Muhammad … O people of Muhammad.” They were confused about what to do, not knowing where to go. Then, came the scholars and Jurisprudence experts to help and try to get the order canceled. But the results were nil, so they also cried because of their crying and then prayed that God would remove them from the calamity.

The disappointment of the scholars was used by Abdurrahman. He approached the scholars to support his cause. Then some figures from Tabi’in and Islamic leaders intervened, including including Sa’id bin Jubair, Abdurrahman bin Laila, Imam Asy-Sya’bi, Abul Bukhtari and others.

A big war between the two sides erupted. At first the victory took sides in the forces of Ibn Ash-ats, but then little by little the balance shifted. Hajjaj’s army was on the wind, until finally the power of Ibn Ash’ats could be destroyed. Ibn Ash’at fled and his troops surrendered to Hajjaj.

After that, Hajjaj ordered his employees to call on the rebels to renew their allegiance. Some of them obeyed and a few disappeared, including Sa’id bin Jubair.

The surrendering people came to pledge allegiance, but they were shocked by what they did not expect. Hajjaj said to one of them, “Do you claim to be an infidel because you canceled your allegiance to your emir? If he answers, “Yes” then his new allegiance is received and then released. But if you answer, “No” then killed.

Some of those who are weak, submissive and forced to confess infidelity for their safety. While some others remained firm and did not leave the order, they had to pay with their necks.

According to scattered news, the slaughter had consumed thousands of people, while thousands of others survived after claiming to be infidels.

In another incident, there were parents from the Khat’am tribe. When there were riots and chaos between the two camps, he did not side with anyone and lived somewhere far behind the Euphrates river. Then he was led to Hajjaj, then asked about him.

Old Man: “Since the battle erupted, I exiled myself to a distant place while waiting for the war to end. After you win and the war is over, then I come here to do Bai’at. “

Hajjaj: “Woe to you! You stay silent as a spectator and don’t help your leader, now do you claim that you have been an infidel? “

Parents: “Cursed me if for 80 years served God, then claimed to be an infidel.”

Hajjaj: “If so I will kill you.”

Parents: “If you kill me … for the sake of Allah, all that remains of my age is only like the time of patience of a thirsty donkey. In the morning he drinks and the afternoon dies. I did look forward to the death day and night. Therefore, do everything you want.

Finally the old man was beheaded. None of the followers or enemies of Hajjaj present there who did not praise and feel compassion for the old shaykh and asked for mercy for him.

Then it was Hajjaj’s turn to call Kamil bin Ziyad an-Nukhai confronted from being asked:

Hajjaj: “Do you admit that you have been an infidel?”

Kamil: “No. For God’s sake I will not admit it. “

Hajjaj: “If so, I will kill you.”

Kamil: “Please, if you want to do it. Will meet next to God and every murder counts. “

Hajjaj: “At that time, the mistake was on your side.”

Kamil: “true, if you are the judge on that Day of Judgment.”

Hajjaj: “Kill him!”

Then he was killed …

Furthermore, it was also confronted by someone who had long been a burnt Hajjaj because he was considered insulting. Hajjaj said, “I don’t think the person in front of me is unlikely to admit he is an infidel.” But the person replied, “Don’t let me corner me first and not lie about me too. Indeed, I am the most infidel person on this earth, more infidels than the arbitrary Pharaoh. “Hajjaj was forced to release him, even though he had already itched to kill him.

It is said that the massacre had claimed thousands of victims from believers who were firm in their stance. And thousands of other survivors were forced to confess to being infidels. Sa’id bin Jubair was convinced that if he was caught, he would face two choices like the others too, namely beheaded or admit he was infidel. Two choices, the sweetest of the two is so bitter. Therefore, he chose to leave Iraq, hiding himself from society. So he traveled around the earth on Allah clandestinely so as not to be known by Hajjaj and his accomplices, until finally living in a village near Mecca.

For ten years he stayed there, a long enough time to get rid of Hajjaj’s revenge and malice.

However, it turns out there are developments in unexpected situations. A new emir was brought to Mecca, namely Khalid bin Abdullah al-Qasri who also came from the Umayyads. Sa’id bin Jubair’s friends became anxious and worried because they knew about the new guardian’s atrocities. They suspect that the new guardian will surely arrest Sa’id bin Jubair.

Among them immediately met Sa’id bin Jubair then said, “That person has come to Mecca. For God’s sake, we are worried about you, so you should just come out from here. “But he replied,” By Allah, I have been hiding for a long time until I feel ashamed of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala. I have decided to stay here, surrender to God’s will. “

Allegations of people about Khalid’s atrocities turned out to not be missed. As soon as he heard and learned about the hiding place of Sa’id bin Jubair, he immediately sent his troops to arrest Sa’id, binding him and sending it to Hajjaj in the town of Wasit later.

Khalid’s army surrounded the shaykh’s house and captured and tied him in front of his students and friends. After that they got ready to take him to Hajjaj. Sa’id faced all that calmly. He turned to his friends and said,

“I feel I will be killed in the hands of the tyrannical ruler. Indeed, one night I had worshiped with two friends. We felt the sweetness of worship and prayer to God, then the three of us begged for forgiveness (martyrdom). The two friends have got it, only I am still waiting. “

Not to mention he finished talking, a little girl appeared and for the sake of seeing him tied and dragged by the soldiers, he immediately embraced Sa’id while crying. Sa’id comforted him gently and said, “Tell your mother my daughter, we will meet later in heaven, God willing.” The boy left.

A messenger arrived who brought Said a priest who was zahid, id abid, and worshiped in the city of Referee. Sa’id was confronted by Hajjaj bin Yusuf.

After Said was in the presence of Hajjaj, with a hateful look Hajjaj asked:

Hajjaj: “What’s your name?”

Sorry: “Sa’id (happy) bin Jubair (mighty).”

Hajjaj: “The truth is you are Shaykh (wretched) bin Kasir (paralyzed).”

Said: “My mother knows my name better than you.”

Hajjaj: “What do you think about Muhammad?”

Sa’id: “What do you mean by Muhammad bin Abdullah sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam?”

Hajjaj: “Right.”

Said: “The main man among the descendants of Adam and the chosen prophet. The best among the living and the noblest of the dead. He has carried out the minutes and delivered the message, he has fulfilled advice for Allah, His book, for all Muslims in general and specifically. “

Hajjaj: “What do you think about Abu Bakr?”

Sa’id: “Ash-Siddiq, caliph of the Prophet sallallaahu‘ alaihi wa sallam. He died commendable and lived happily. He took the guidance of the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam, without changing or replacing the slightest bit from him. “

Hajjaj: “What do you think about Umar?”

Sa’Id: “He is al-Faruq, with Allah distinguishing between the haq and the vanity. He was the chosen man of God and His apostle, he carried out and followed in the footsteps of his two predecessors, so he lived a commendable life and died as a martyr. “

Hajjaj: “What about Uthman?”

Sa’id: “He provided the Usrah army and lightened the burden of the Muslims by buying” Ruumah “wells and buying houses for themselves in Heaven. He was the son-in-law of the Prophet of two of his daughters and was married because of revelations from heaven. Then get killed in the hands of wrongdoers. “

Hajjaj: “What about Ali?”

Sa’id: “He is the son of the uncle of the Prophet sallallaahu aih alaihi wa sallam and the first young man to embrace Islam. He is the husband of Fatima Radhiallahu ha anha the daughter of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam, father of Hasan and Hussein who are two leaders of the young experts of Heaven.”

Hajjaj: “Which Caliph of the Umayyads do you like the most?”

Sa’id: “The most dear to their Creator.”

Hajjaj: “Which one is the most dear to the Lord?”

Sa’id: “Knowledge about that is only known by the Knower of the Zahir and the hidden.”

Hajjaj: “What do you think about me?”

Said: “You know more about yourself.”

Hajjaj: “I want to hear your opinion.”

Said: “It will hurt and irritate you.”

Hajjaj: “I have to know and hear from you.”

Sa’id: “What I know, you have violated the Book of Allah, you put priority on things that look great when it actually takes you to destruction and puts you in hell.”

Hajjaj: “Then, for God’s sake I will kill you.”

Said: “If so, then you damage my world and I destroy your hereafter.”

Hajjaj: “Choose for yourself the ways of death that you like.”

Said: “Choose yourself O Hajjaj. For God’s sake, for every way you do, God will reward you in a way that is worth it in the hereafter. “

Hajjaj: “Don’t you want my forgiveness?”

Sa’id: “Forgiveness is only from Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala, while you have no forgiveness and reason before Him.”

The height of anger Hajjaj. To the executioner ordered: “Prepare the sword and the base!”

Said smiled at him, so asked Hajjaj,

Hajjaj: “Why are you smiling?”

Sa’id: “I am amazed at your pride in God and the spaciousness of God towards you.”

Hajjaj: “Kill him now!”

Sa’id: (Facing the Qibla while reading the word of Allah Ta’ala):

“Indeed I confront myself with Rabb who created the heavens and the earth by tending to the true religion, and I am not among those who associate partners with Allah.” (QS. Al-An’am: 79)

Hajjaj: “Keep it from the Qiblah!”

Sa’id: (Reading the word of Allah Ta’ala)

“And belongs to Allah, east and west, wherever you face there is the face of God.” (Surat al-Baqarah: 115)

Hajjaj: “Put him on the ground!”

Sa’id: (Reading the word of Allah Ta’ala)

“From that earth (the land) We made you and to him We will return you and from it We will release you at other times.” (QS. Thaha: 55)

Hajjaj: “Slay this enemy of Allah! I have never met anyone who likes to excuse with the verses of Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala like him. “

Said: (Lifting both hands while praying), “Allah, no more. You give the blessing, he does it to others after me.”

No more than fifteen days after the death of Sa’id bin Jubair, Hajjaj bin Yusuf suddenly developed a fever. As the days went on his body temperature increased and his pain worsened until his condition alternated between fainting and regaining consciousness. His sleep was no longer sound, intermittently woke up in fear and delirious: “This is Sa’id bin Jubair about to pounce on me! This, Sa’id bin Jubair said: “Why did you kill me?” He wept bitterly and regretted himself: “What have I done with Sa’id bin Jubair? Return Sa’id bin Jubair to me! “

The condition continued until he died. After the death of Hajjaj, a friend of his had dreamed of him. In his dream he asked Hajjaj: “What did Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala do to you after killing those people, O Hajjaj?”

He replied, “I was tortured with torture worthy of each person, but for the death of Sa’id bin Jubair I was tortured 70 times.”