Prophet Musa and the Sea: A Free Qur'an Storybook for Kids
The story of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him), from the basket on the river to the parting of the sea, told simply for children with pictures, his du'a and a colouring page.
Updated 25 October 2026
15 pagesStorybook
A4 & US Letterprint at home
Ages 4–9best for
10–15 minutestime it takesWhen baby Musa (peace be upon him) was born in Egypt, Allah told his mother to place him in a basket on the river, and promised to bring him back to her. The river carried him to the palace of Fir'awn, and Allah kept His promise. When Prophet Musa grew up, Allah spoke to him in the sacred valley and sent him to Fir'awn. When Fir'awn would not listen, Prophet Musa led the believers out of Egypt, and at the sea Allah split the water in two so they could cross safely.
This storybook tells the story in simple sentences, one picture to a page, so young children can follow along. Children learn that Allah always keeps His promises, and that when we trust Allah, He finds a way for us even when there seems to be none.
At the end there are three questions to talk about together, the du'a of Prophet Musa in Arabic with transliteration and meaning, and a page to colour in.
How to use it well
- 1The basket on the river
Allah told the mother of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) to place him in the river and not to be afraid (Qur'an 28:7).
- 2Back to his mother
The basket reached Fir'awn's palace, and Allah returned baby Musa to his mother, as He promised (Qur'an 28:8–13).
- 3The fire on the mountain
On his way home from Madyan, he saw a fire and was called by Allah in the sacred valley (Qur'an 20:9–13).
- 4His du'a
He asked: Rabbishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatam-min lisani, yafqahu qawli (Qur'an 20:25–28).
- 5The sea ahead
With Fir'awn's army behind, he said: "My Lord is with me. He will guide me." (Qur'an 26:61–62).
- 6The sea splits
Allah told him to strike the sea, and it split in two like great mountains, with a dry path between (Qur'an 26:63, 20:77).
What children learn from this story
- Allah always keeps His promises.
- Be kind and helpful, like Prophet Musa at the well.
- When something is hard, ask Allah for help.
- Trust Allah: He finds a way even when there seems to be none.
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How to use it
Print it and read it together, a few pages at a time. Point to the pictures and ask your child what is happening. On the du'a page, say the du'a slowly together, and practise it before a test or anything new. Use the "Talk about it" questions at the end, then let your child colour in the last page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this story from the Qur'an?
Yes. Allah tells the story of Prophet Musa (peace be upon him) in many places, including Surah Taha (chapter 20), Surah ash-Shu'ara (26:52–67) and Surah al-Qasas (chapter 28).
What age is this storybook for?
It is best for children aged 4 to 9. Younger children can listen and look at the pictures, and older children can read it by themselves.
What is the du'a of Prophet Musa?
Rabbishrah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatam-min lisani, yafqahu qawli: "My Lord, open my heart for me, make my task easy for me, and untie the knot from my tongue, so that they understand what I say." It is on page 8 and page 13.
Are there pictures of people in the book?
No. The pictures show the city, the basket, the palace steps, the well, the mountain, the sea and the shore. There are no people or faces.
Is it free to print?
Yes. Download the A4 or US Letter PDF and print as many copies as you like for your family, class or masjid.
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