Imagine seeing a miracle with your own eyes—clear proof from Allah—yet still choosing to do something wrong. This happened to the people of Musa (Moses, peace be upon him) when, despite witnessing Allah’s power, they still turned to idol worship.
In Surah An-Nisa (4:159), Allah says:
“Then they worshipped the calf even after they received clear proofs, then we forgave them for that, and we gave Musa a clear proof.”
Even after seeing miracles, they turned away from Allah. This shows that seeing is not always believing—some people choose to reject the truth.
Worshipping the calf was a major sin. Instead of being patient, they fell into idolatry when Musa was away. We should be mindful that people can switch from loyal devotion to major sins in a short period of time.
Allah still forgave them. Despite their mistake, Allah’s mercy remained open to those who repented.
Don’t let impatience lead to bad decisions. The people of Musa lost faith too quickly—trust Allah’s plan even when things take time.
Avoid idolizing anything other than Allah. Today, people may not worship statues, but they may worship money, popularity, fame, or desires—these can also lead us away from faith.
Seek forgiveness. Even when we make major mistakes, Allah’s mercy is always near.
This verse teaches us that faith requires patience, trust, and commitment. We must keep our hearts firm in belief and not let distractions or doubts lead us away from Allah.
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