Uzair invoked to Allah, and her eyesight was recovered. He also asked her to stand up by the leave of Allah. She stood up, looked at him and bore witness that he was indeed Uzair! A flurry of activity ensued. Bani Israel were gathered in a meeting, including Uzair’s son, who was now...

According to some reports, the story most likely takes place in Saba or Yemen. Historians have different theories as to the location of this garden, but we shall not examine this detail as it does not add value to the lessons to be learnt from this story. According to reports, there was...

According to some accounts, Allah accepted their repentance and in time, their gardens were restored back to their former glory. This time, the brothers, having learnt their lesson, were careful to continue acting out as their father wished, and gave in charity generously and never...

The story of the yellow cow took place during the prophethood of Musa AS. Bani Israel were trying to start a new life away from Pharaoh’s oppressive regime, but their tribalism, quarrelsome nature and distrust of each other led to several disputes. They also held on to their love of...

Musa AS sought the command from Allah and: “[Musa] said, ‘[Allah] says, ‘It is a cow which is neither old nor virgin, but median between that,’ so do what you are commanded.” (Al Qur’an 2:68) This condition was not difficult to comply with, as the...