وَلَقَدْ أَوْحَيْنَآ إِلَىٰ مُوسَىٰٓ أَنْ أَسْرِ بِعِبَادِى فَٱضْرِبْ لَهُمْ طَرِيقًا فِى ٱلْبَحْرِ يَبَسًا لَّا تَخَـٰفُ دَرَكًا وَلَا تَخْشَىٰ 77
Translations
And We had inspired to Moses, "Travel by night with My servants and strike for them a dry path through the sea; you will not fear being overtaken [by Pharaoh] nor be afraid [of drowning]."
Transliteration
Wa laqad awhayna ila Musa an asri bi ibadi-ddirb lahum tariqa fi-l-bahri yabasa la takhaf daraka wa la takhsha
Tafsir (Explanation)
Allah commanded Prophet Musa to lead the Children of Israel by night and strike the sea with his staff to create a dry path for them to cross, with the assurance that they need not fear pursuit or drowning. This miracle demonstrated Allah's supreme power over creation and His protection of the believers. Classical scholars like Ibn Kathir and Al-Tabari emphasize this as a clear sign of divine intervention and mercy toward the oppressed Israelites escaping Pharaoh's tyranny.
Revelation Context
This ayah appears in Surah Taha, a Meccan chapter that recounts the story of Musa and the exodus from Egypt. The context describes Allah's direct revelation to Musa regarding the deliverance of Bani Israel from Pharaoh's oppression. This narrative serves as a powerful example of divine guidance and protection during the Qur'anic discourse on monotheism and prophethood.
Related Hadiths
While no specific hadith directly quotes this ayah, the parting of the sea is mentioned in various Islamic sources confirming the historical event. The theme of Allah's protection is reinforced in Sahih Muslim where the Prophet ﷺ mentioned the miraculous nature of this event as evidence of divine power.
Themes
Key Lesson
This ayah teaches believers that when following the guidance of Allah and His messengers, divine protection is assured even in seemingly impossible circumstances. It reminds us to place complete trust in Allah's plan during trials, knowing that He can create pathways to safety when all human means appear exhausted.