By the Assafwa Quran Academy teaching team · Updated 10 November 2026
In short
Baby Musa was raised in Pharaoh's palace, where Pharaoh's wife loved him. Before facing Pharaoh, Musa asked Allah to open his heart, make his task easy and help him speak clearly. The dua is: “Rabbish-rah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli.” — My Lord, expand my chest, ease my task, and untie the knot from my tongue so they may understand my speech. (Surah Ta-Ha 20:25–28).
Did you know?
Many children say Musa's dua “Rabbish-rah li sadri” before exams.
The story
The story of Prophet Musa in 5 steps
Every step comes from the Quran or authentic hadith — tap a reference to read it.
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Saved as a baby
Baby Musa was raised in Pharaoh's palace, where Pharaoh's wife loved him.
Musa's dua is perfect before exams, speeches or new challenges.
Help people
Musa helped strangers even when he was tired and alone.
Have a good helper
Musa asked for his brother Harun to help him (Quran 20:29–32).
Quick quiz
Can you remember?
Tap a question to see the answer.
Q1Where did Musa grow up?
In Pharaoh's palace (Quran 28:9).
Q2What did Musa ask Allah for before meeting Pharaoh?
An open heart, an easy task and clear speech (Quran 20:25–28).
Q3What happened when Musa struck the sea?
It split into two (Quran 26:63).
For parents: telling this story
Read one step a night at bedtime and ask “what happened next?”.
Learn the dua together and say it at the moments listed above.
Let your child retell the story using the picture.
Our Nimaz & Deen course teaches the stories of the Prophets and their duas one-to-one.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Prophet Musa's dua before exams?
“Rabbish-rah li sadri, wa yassir li amri, wahlul 'uqdatan min lisani, yafqahu qawli” (Quran 20:25–28) — asking Allah for an open heart, an easy task and clear speech.
What dua did Musa make when he was in need?
“Rabbi inni lima anzalta ilayya min khayrin faqir” — My Lord, I am in need of whatever good You send me (Quran 28:24).
Quran references link to Quran.com and hadith references to Sunnah.com, so you can check every source. Spotted a mistake? Please tell us and we will correct it.
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