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The Staff and the Parting of the Sea

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The Staff and the Parting of the Sea Surah Az-Zukhruf, Ayah 51: “Pharaoh called out to his people and said, ‘O my people! Is not the kingdom of Egypt and these rivers flowing beneath me mine? Do you not see?’” In this verse, Pharaoh arrogantly addresses his people, claiming divine-like ownership over the land and the rivers. The waters he claims as his possession would ultimately lead to his downfall. Historically, the Egyptians controlled the Nile River floods through the construction of dams. Notably, Lake Nasser was created for irrigation purposes, covering an area of about 5,180 km². Flooding of the Nile has been a challenge since ancient times and remains so today. In Pharaoh’s era, control over water power was supported by dams made of stone and earth. These structures were called “yemm” , meaning “man-made water reservoirs or embankments.” The term is etymologically connected to “tayammum” (the ritual dry ablution performed when water is unavailable), both deriving from the...

Depth of Fiction in the Story of Yusuf

Yusuf Surah: A Masterpiece of Narrative Depth and Thematic Symmetry Yusuf Surah is one of the most striking chapters of the Qur’an, both in narrative depth and in its layers of meaning. Let’s explore how it weaves an intricate web of meaning and achieves a surprising unity through thematic and conceptual symmetries. ⚠️ WARNING / REMINDER The views, interpretations, and conclusions in these texts are products of human effort. Please evaluate every statement in the light of the Qur’an as a whole; weigh and verify them guided by its verses. The ultimate criterion of truth is Allah’s Book. Any error is ours, any truth belongs to Allah. You can access our other categorized writings from the link below: 🗝 TOPIC HEADINGS 🔻 Let’s continue with the article. 🔍 Deep Meaning and Structure in Yusuf Surah 1. Scope and Main Theme of the Surah Yusuf Surah narrates the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph). The narrative revolves around themes such as dream interpretation, jealousy, betrayal,...