Editing Crossing the Red Sea (section)

=== In Islam ===
[[File:Bridgman Pharaoh's Army Engulfed by the Red Sea.jpg|thumb|''Pharaoh's army engulfed by the Red Sea'', by [[Frederick Arthur Bridgman]] (1900)]]
The incident of the Egyptian tyrant Pharaoh chasing down [[Moses in Islam|Moses]] and the Israelites, followed by the drowning in the sea, is mentioned in several places in the Quran. As per [[God in Islam|God]]'s command, Moses came to the court of [[Pharaoh in Islam|Pharaoh]] to warn him for his transgressions. Mūsā clearly manifested the proof of prophethood and claimed to let Israelites go with him.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Surah Ash-Shu'ara - 10-33|url=https://quran.com/26/10-33|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-11|website=quran.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711164718/https://quran.com/26/10-33 |archive-date=2021-07-11 }}</ref> The Magicians of Pharaoh's cities, whom he gathered to prove to the people that the person claiming to be prophet is a magician; eventually they all believed in Moses. This enraged Pharaoh. But he couldn't frighten them in any way.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Surah Ash-Shu'ara - 34-51|url=https://quran.com/26/34-51|url-status=live|access-date=2021-07-11|website=quran.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711164502/https://quran.com/26/34-51 |archive-date=2021-07-11 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Surah Taha - 70-73|url=https://quran.com/20/70-73|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-05|website=quran.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210414104537/https://www.quran.com/20/70-73 |archive-date=2021-04-14 }}</ref> Later they were pursued by Pharaoh and his army at sunrise. But God revealed to Moses beforehand to leave with His servants at night, for they will be pursued. The [[Quran]]ic account about the moment:
{{Blockquote|text=When the two groups came face to face, the companions of Moses cried out, “We are overtaken for sure.” [Moses] said, "No! Indeed, with me is my Lord; He will guide me." So We inspired Moses: “Strike the sea with your staff,” and the sea was split, each part was like a huge mountain.|author=Quran 26:61-63}}

Miraculously, God divided the waters of the sea leaving a dry path in the middle,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Surah Taha - 77|url=https://quran.com/20/77|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-05|website=quran.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427054610/http://www.quran.com:80/20/77 |archive-date=2009-04-27 }}</ref> which the Children of Israel immediately followed. Pharaoh and his soldiers went so audacious as to chase the Children of Israel into the sea. Nevertheless, this miracle did not suffice to convince Pharaoh. Together with his soldiers who took him as a deity<ref>{{Cite web|title=Surah An-Nazi'at - 24|url=https://quran.com/79/24|url-status=live|access-date=2021-08-05|website=quran.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090519041052/http://www.quran.com:80/79/24 |archive-date=2009-05-19 }}</ref> (by obeying him against the prophet of God), he blindly entered the path that divided the sea. However, after the Children of Israel had safely crossed to the other side, the waters suddenly began to close in on Pharaoh and his soldiers and they all drowned. Though, at the last moment Pharaoh tried to repent but [[Jibreel]] put mud in his mouth<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jibreel put mud in Pharaohs mouth at command of Allah |url=https://www.islamweb.net/en/fatwa/337408/jibreel-put-mud-in-pharaohs-mouth-at-command-of-allah |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418084822/https://www.islamweb.net/en/fatwa/337408/jibreel-put-mud-in-pharaohs-mouth-at-command-of-allah |archive-date=18 April 2023 |access-date=18 April 2023}}</ref> and his repentance was not accepted:

{{Blockquote|text=We brought the tribe of Israel across the sea and Pharaoh and his troops pursued them out of tyranny and enmity. Then, when he was on the point of drowning, he (Pharaoh) said, "I believe that there is no god but Him in Whom the tribe of Israel believe. I am one of the Muslims (those who submit to God’s will)." What, now! When previously you rebelled and were one of the corrupters? Today We will preserve your body so you can be a Sign for people who come after you. Surely many people are heedless of Our Signs.|author=Quran 10:90-92}}