Why did Moses (Musa) wanted to speak with Allah? What is the reason for his demand?

Why did Moses (Musa) wanted to speak with Allah? What is the reason for his demand?

Dear Brother / Sister,

Every believer wants to see and speak to his Lord; it does not stem from faithlessness but from enthusiasm and desire originating from belief.

Moses states this issue as follows:

Firstly Almighty Allah asked Moses why he had come without settling his peoples’ businesses.

Moses said,

"My God! They are in my way. I hurried up to obtain your consent because of my affection, enthusiasm and strong passion to hear your divine word."

Allah informed him that mischief occurred among Israelites and that Samiri misled them.

MOSES’ REQUEST TO SEE ALLAH

When Allah bestowed His favor upon Moses by talking to him, Moses requested to see God Almighty by screwing up his courage in a profound mood and enthusiastic love. Allah said to him:

‘’O Moses! You can never see me before you die in this world. You cannot cope with this. However, look at that mountain! If it stays in its place and does not undergo any change, then you can see me.’’

Thereupon Moses looked at that mountain. He saw the mountain broke into pieces with the manifestation God Almighty's grandness. Upon this splendid manifestation, Moses fainted. He lay unconsciously for a long time. Then he slowly recovered himself. The tablets that he had brought with him had been written and were beside him. Then he prayed Allah by being worried that he wanted something not suitable for a slave:

‘’My God! I absolve you from all incomplete attributes; I repent with abundant praise and gratitude. I ask you to forgive me because of asking something beyond than my strength and limits. I am the first of the believers.’’

Upon Moses’ repentance and prayer, Allah stated that He chose him as a prophet to send to people, that he should not wish something more than what Allah granted him and that he should be grateful for he was given. He also told Moses to take the Torah tablets, which contained the necessary advice and orders for the Children of Israel, to his nation solemnly and to convey the messages in them to his people.

(see Mehmet Dikmen, Peygamberler Tarihi)

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