Moses: A new beginning in Midian

Moses leaves the city in fear, watching his surroundings. He prays to his Lord to be saved from the unjust people. When he turns towards Madyan, he expresses his hope that his Lord will guide him to the right path. This journey, which begins without knowing what he will encounter at his destination, is the new phase of the story.

When he reaches the water of Madyan, he sees a group of people watering their animals and two women waiting behind. When he asks why they are waiting, he learns that they cannot water them until the shepherds leave and that their father is an old man. He waters their animals. Then he withdraws into the shade and expresses that he is in need of every good that Allah may send down.

One of the women later comes with a shy demeanor and tells him that her father is calling him to reward him for the help he provided. When Moses tells him what he went through, he is relieved by being told that he is now saved from the unjust people. One of the women suggests that he be hired, noting that he is strong and trustworthy.

The old man proposes that he marry one of his daughters in exchange for working for a specific period. Eight years of service are mentioned; completing it to ten is left to his own choice. Moses accepts the agreement, and they hold Allah as a witness to what they say. This passage does not state the name of the old man. The event progresses with a person who sets out in fear finding a safe environment and a beginning where he can take on responsibilities.