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The story of the Israelites and the command to sacrifice a cow.

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

We welcome you to the informative series episode No 18 on healing and events from the Holly Quran, in this video we will describe,The story of the Israelites and the command to sacrifice a cow.

The story of the Israelites and the command to sacrifice a cow is a significant event mentioned in Surah Al-Baqara (Verses 67–73) in the Qur'an. This incident illustrates the consequences of doubt and reluctance in obeying divine commands. It also highlights the wisdom of Allah and the importance of faith, submission, and sincerity in following His orders.

The incident begins when Allah commands the Israelites, through Prophet Musa (Moses, peace be upon him), to sacrifice a cow. The command appears simple at first, but the Israelites, instead of obeying immediately, begin to question the specifics of the cow. Their hesitation and repeated questioning reflect their reluctance to comply with Allah’s order without fully understanding its purpose. The Israelites ask Musa to seek further clarification from Allah regarding the cow’s characteristics. They inquire about its age, color, and condition, making the command increasingly complex. Initially, Allah had not specified these details, but due to their repeated questioning, the criteria for the cow became stricter. Eventually, they were told that the cow must neither be too old nor too young, but of middle age. They were then instructed that the cow should be of a bright yellow color, pleasing to the eye. Finally, they were told that the cow should not have been used for plowing or watering fields and should be without blemish.

Each time they received more details, their task became harder. Had they simply followed the initial command without hesitation, any cow would have sufficed. Their excessive questioning and lack of immediate faith demonstrated their spiritual weakness and reluctance to surrender fully to Allah’s will. After much difficulty, they finally found a cow that met all the specified conditions and performed the sacrifice.

The reason behind this command was later revealed. The Israelites had encountered a murder case where a man had been killed, and his murderer was unknown. Allah instructed them to strike the dead man’s body with a part of the sacrificed cow. When they followed this instruction, the dead man miraculously came back to life and identified his murderer. This event served as a profound sign of Allah’s power to bring the dead back to life and reinforced the lesson that true submission to divine commands brings about wisdom and justice.

This incident highlights several key lessons. Firstly, it teaches the importance of immediate obedience to Allah’s commands without unnecessary questioning. Faith requires trust in divine wisdom, even when the reasoning behind a command is not immediately clear. The Israelites’ hesitation serves as a warning against excessive skepticism, which can make simple tasks unnecessarily difficult. Secondly, the event demonstrates Allah’s ability to bring the dead back to life, reaffirming the reality of resurrection, a fundamental belief in Islamic theology. Thirdly, it underscores the theme of sincerity in worship. The Israelites' reluctance showed that their hearts were not fully devoted to following Allah’s guidance.

Additionally, the story reveals a pattern of behavior observed in the Israelites throughout their history. Despite witnessing numerous miracles, they often struggled with faith and obedience. Their repeated questioning of Musa and their inclination to make commands more complicated than necessary reflect a deep-seated tendency toward reluctance and doubt. This serves as a timeless lesson for believers, emphasizing the importance of unquestioning faith in Allah’s wisdom and instructions.

In summary, the incident of the Israelites and the cow is a powerful narrative about faith, obedience, and the consequences of hesitation in fulfilling divine commands. The reluctance of the Israelites to comply with Allah’s order resulted in added hardship for them, while their eventual submission led to the revelation of divine justice. This event serves as a lesson for all believers to follow divine guidance with sincerity and trust, without overcomplicating what has been commanded. By reflecting on this story, one can better understand the importance of unwavering faith and obedience in the path of righteousness.

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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