Stories of the prophets

Birds as Signs of Allah's Power

In the sky, birds spread their wings and fold them without ever falling. The Quran invites us to see this flig...

Animals in the Trials of the Children of Israel

Through several Quranic accounts, the Children of Israel were tested by means of animals: a cow to be sacrific...

The Serpent in the Story of Musa and Pharaoh

Before Pharaoh and his magicians, Musa's staff transformed into a real serpent, swallowing the illusions cast...

The Sorcerers' Serpents Against the Miracle of Musa

Before Pharaoh, the sorcerers cast their ropes and staffs, which seemed to become serpents through the power o...

Musa's Staff That Became a Serpent

Before Pharaoh and his magicians, Musa cast down his staff. In the sight of all who watched in astonishment, t...

Camels in the Stories of the Prophets

From the Arabian desert to the miraculous she-camel of the prophet Salih, the camel appears throughout the pro...

Why Horses Hold a Special Place in the Qur'an

Symbols of strength, loyalty, and beauty, horses traverse the Qur'an and prophetic tradition as creatures belo...

The Horses of Sulayman and the Trial Sent Upon Him

One evening, the Prophet Sulayman gazed upon his magnificent horses and became so absorbed that he forgot his...

The Sheep of Sulayman and the Judgment Between Two Men

A ravaged wheat field, a flock of sheep that strayed at night, and two men in disagreement: it fell to Dawud a...