QURANIC STORY
How Pharaoh's Wife Chose Paradise Over Power
Discover how Pharaoh's wife Asiyah chose paradise over power in Surah At-Tahrim (66:11).
📖 Surah At-Tahrim (66:11)
In the opulent courts of ancient Egypt, Asiyah, the wife of the tyrannical Pharaoh, witnessed the miracles of Prophet Musa (AS). Despite her husband's cruelty and claims of divinity, she secretly embraced faith in Allah SWT. When Pharaoh discovered her belief, he subjected her to brutal torture, ordering her to be nailed to the ground under the scorching sun.
Yet, in her final moments, Asiyah turned to Allah SWT in unwavering devotion. She prayed, 'My Lord, build for me, near You, a house in Paradise,' as recounted in the Quran. Her plea exemplified profound submission, choosing eternal bliss over earthly might and luxury. Allah SWT granted her relief, elevating her soul even as her body endured torment.
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