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The Quranic story of the cow.

Brothers, sisters, friends and elders, Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh.

We welcome you to the informative series episode No 12 on healing and events from the Holly Quran, in this video we will describe,The quranic story of the cow

The story of the cow, as narrated in Surah Al-Baqara (The Cow), verses 67–73, is a significant lesson in faith, obedience, and submission to divine commands. It recounts an incident involving the Israelites during the time of Prophet Musa (Moses, peace be upon him). The story begins with a murder mystery within the Israelite community, where a man had been killed, and the perpetrator was unknown. In their quest for justice, the Israelites turned to Prophet Musa, seeking divine intervention to solve the crime. Allah then commanded them to sacrifice a cow as a means to uncover the murderer.

However, instead of obeying the command immediately, the Israelites responded with hesitation and skepticism. They questioned Prophet Musa, expressing doubts about the purpose of the command. In verse 67, Musa relayed Allah’s command: “Indeed, Allah commands you to slaughter a cow.” Instead of complying, they mockingly replied, “Do you take us in jest?” Musa, reaffirming the seriousness of the command, responded, “I seek refuge in Allah from being among the ignorant.”

Despite this clarification, the Israelites continued to probe further. In verse 68, they asked Musa to specify what kind of cow should be sacrificed. Musa conveyed Allah’s instruction that it should be neither too old nor too young but of middle age. Still unsatisfied, they continued their inquiries, seeking more details about its color and characteristics. Verse 69 states that Allah commanded it to be a bright yellow cow, pleasing to the onlookers. Yet again, instead of obeying, the Israelites sought further clarification. In verse 70, they asked for more precise details, fearing they might choose the wrong cow. Musa then conveyed the final specifications in verse 71, revealing that the cow should be one that had never been used for plowing or watering the fields, free from any blemishes.

Only after this prolonged questioning did the Israelites finally comply with the command. The delay and excessive questioning reflected their lack of faith and reluctance to submit wholeheartedly to Allah’s orders. Once the cow was sacrificed, Allah instructed them to strike the dead man’s body with a part of the sacrificed cow. Miraculously, the murdered man came back to life and identified his killer before passing away again, as described in verses 72–73. This divine miracle not only solved the murder mystery but also served as a testament to Allah’s power over life and death.

This story holds deep moral and spiritual lessons. Firstly, it highlights the importance of immediate and unquestioning obedience to divine commands. The Israelites' hesitancy and excessive questioning turned a simple command into a more difficult task, illustrating how overcomplication of religious matters can be detrimental. Secondly, the incident underscores the theme of faith and trust in Allah’s wisdom. Instead of accepting Allah’s decree, the Israelites displayed doubt and suspicion, which prolonged their task unnecessarily. Thirdly, the story serves as a reminder of Allah’s absolute control over life and death. By bringing the murdered man back to life, Allah demonstrated His supreme power, reinforcing the belief in resurrection and the afterlife.

Additionally, the story is a cautionary tale against stubbornness and the tendency to complicate simple matters. It teaches that faith should be accompanied by sincere submission and that excessive questioning can sometimes stem from insincerity rather than genuine curiosity. The Quran uses this narrative to instruct believers to have unwavering faith in Allah’s commands and to obey them without hesitation or unnecessary complications.

In a broader context, the story of the cow also symbolizes the consequences of a hardened heart. The Israelites’ reluctance to obey Allah’s command was an indication of their lack of humility and faith. As mentioned later in Surah Al-Baqara (2:74), their hearts became hardened “like stones or even harder.” This warning serves as a reminder for all believers to cultivate sincerity, faith, and humility in their obedience to Allah.

In conclusion, the command to sacrifice a cow was not just about solving a murder case but was a test of the Israelites' faith and obedience. Their resistance and excessive questioning ultimately made the task more burdensome, revealing their inner reluctance. The story remains a profound lesson for all believers, emphasizing the necessity of submitting to Allah’s will with sincerity, humility, and unwavering faith.

With this, we seek your permission until tomorrow and pray to Allah Almighty to grant us the ability to follow the injunctions of the Quran and the Prophetic Hadith, Amen

Allah Hafiz.

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