QURANIC STORY

Pharaoh's Wife Chose Paradise

Asiyah — Pharaoh's wife — chose paradise over the throne. The single dua the Quran preserved from her.

📖 Surah At-Tahrim (66:11)

In the opulent palaces of ancient Egypt, Asiyah, the wife of the tyrannical Pharaoh, witnessed the miracles of Prophet Musa (AS). Despite her position of immense power and luxury, she secretly embraced faith in Allah (SWT). Her heart turned away from the false gods and cruelties of her husband, finding solace in the truth brought by Musa (AS).

When Pharaoh discovered her belief, he subjected her to brutal torture, ordering her to be nailed to the ground under the scorching sun. Yet, Asiyah remained steadfast, raising her gaze to the heavens. In her final moments, she uttered a profound dua: 'O my Lord! Build for me, in nearness to You, a mansion in Paradise' (Surah At-Tahrim 66:11). Her choice of eternal bliss over earthly throne exemplified unwavering devotion.

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