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  1. Certainly, here are the answers to your questions about Hazrat Musa (A.S)’s wife and the story of their meeting:

    1. Name of Hazrat Musa (A.S)’s Wife:

    • Hazrat Musa (A.S)’s wife is believed to be named Safiyyah (سفیہ).

    2. Relationship to Prophet Shuaib:

    • Safiyyah is often understood to be the daughter of the prophet Shuaib (Jethro), who was a prophet and a righteous man in Islamic tradition.

    3. Story of Their Meeting at the Well:

    • Musa (A.S) had fled Egypt and arrived in the land of Midian, where he encountered a group of men and two women at a water well.
    • The women were waiting for the men to finish watering their flocks, as it was their family’s custom to maintain modesty and let the men go first.
    • Musa approached the women and helped them water their sheep, demonstrating kindness and chivalry.
    • Afterward, one of the women, believed to be Safiyyah, told her father, Prophet Shuaib, about the kind man who had helped them.
    • Prophet Shuaib then invited Musa to his home and offered him hospitality, leading to Musa eventually marrying Safiyyah.

    This story illustrates Musa’s virtuous character and willingness to help others, which aligns with the teachings of Islam.

  2. In Islamic tradition, Hazrat Musa (A.S), known as Moses in the Bible, is believed to have married a woman named Safura (سفورة). However, it’s important to note that there are variations in the names of individuals in different Islamic traditions, and some sources may refer to her as Safura, Safiyyah, or other similar names. The name Zipporah is more commonly associated with her in Judeo-Christian traditions.

  3. Hazrat Musa’s (A.S) wife was named Zipporah.