Fir'awn

Pharaoh is the common title of the monarchs of ancient Egypt from the First Dynasty (c. 3150 BCE) until the annexation of Egypt by the Roman Empire in 30 BCE, although the actual term "Pharaoh" was not used contemporaneously for a ruler until Merneptah, c. 1200 BCE. In the early dynasty, ancient Egyptian kings used to have up to three titles, the Horus, the Sedge and Bee (nswt-bjtj) name, and the Two Ladies (nbtj) name.

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Asiya bint Muzahim . Taqiyya (Dissimulation) . Fir'awn

Did lady Asiya (as) practice Taqiya in the face of Firon?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 3 years ago

It is narrated that Asiya was one of Bani Isra'il. She believed in Allah and prayed secretly and hid her faith from the Pharaoh.

It is related that the Pharaoh killed the wife of the prophet Hizqil. The Pharaoh told her what had happened whereupon Asiya criticized him for what he did. Then the Pharaoh understood that she believed in Allah and had her killed.

Allah knows best.

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Marriage . Asiya bint Muzahim . Fir'awn

Why was, and how could, Lady Asiya be married to Firon when she was a believer and he wasn't?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answer updated 6 years ago

as salam alaikum

we do not have much information about the woman of Fir'awn in authentic sources. We know from some ahadith that she has been one of the most pious lady of all times.

The Qur'an says about her: "And Allah compares those who believe to the woman of Fir'awn. Behold! She said:- My Lord! Make me an abode in the Garden close to you and save me from Fir'awn...-" (66:11). Here, the expression "save me" seems to indicate a situation wherein Asiyah was forced to be his wife and from which she was looking for deliverance.

It is not surprisingly that Allah tests His most faithful servants with great hardships as it has been a constant attitude of Him with His awliya'.

With prayers for your success.