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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books The Light of the Holy Qur'an Interpretation of Sura Yusuf Section 9 : Moses Takes Away the Children of Israel Commentary : Verse 83 Moses enjoins his followers to defend upon Allah Moses ordered by Allah to take abode with the Children of Israel in Egypt and to establish regular prayers Moses defies Pharaoh Pharaoh chases Moses and the Children of Israel and is drowned with his armies.

(83) فَما آمَنَ لِمُوسى‏ إِلاَّ ذُرِّيَّةٌ مِنْ قَوْمِهِ عَلى‏ خَوْفٍ مِنْ فِرْعَوْنَ وَ مَلاَئِهِمْ أَنْ يَفْتِنَهُمْ وَ إِنَّ فِرْعَوْنَ لَعالٍ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَ إِنَّهُ لَمِنَ الْمُسْرِفينَ " But none believed in Moses save some children of his people, because of the fear of Pharaoh and his chiefs, that they would torment them; and verily, Pharaoh was mighty on the earth, and verily, he was of the extravagant.

" Commentary : In the beginning, the Qur'an describes the situation of the first group of those who believed in Moses, saying that after this(event)no one believed in Moses except a group of his own offspring. This tiny group, which becomes apparent by use of the Qur'anic word/ urriyah/(children), was formed mostly from among the youth and young adolescents.

They were under tremendous pressure from the side of Pharaoh and his associates, and feared the Pharaohnic system which, by putting pressure upon the believers tried to dissuade them, and make them quit the religion of Moses. The verse says: " But none believed in Moses save some children of his people, because of the fear of Pharaoh and his chiefs, that they would torment them; ..." Pharaoh was an arrogant man in that land, indulgent and violent, and he recognized no boundaries and limits.

The verse continues saying: "... and verily, Pharaoh was mighty on the earth, and verily, he was of the extravagant. " Commentary : Verse 84 (84) وَ قالَ مُوسى‏ يا قَوْمِ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ آمَنْتُمْ بِاللَّهِ فَعَلَيْهِ تَوَكَّلُوا إِنْ كُنْتُمْ مُسْلِمينَ " And Moses said: "O my people! If you have(really)believed in Allah, then put trust in Him(alone)if you have surrendered(unto Him).

" Commentary : To comfort them and alleviate their pain in their souls, Moses, soothingly and affectionately said to them, that if they believed in Allah they should staunchly stand by their words, have faith, and submit to Him by putting all their hopes and trust in Him. They ought not to be fearful of the waves and the storm of afflictions, for Faith cannot be separated from trust in Allah(s. w. t.).

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