Harun

هارون

High Priest of Israel

MessengerMentioned 20x in Quran

Era

Contemporary of Musa

Location

Egypt, Sinai

Nation

Bani Israel

Age

123 years

Quick summary

Miracle

None specific, shared mission with Musa

The Story

Harun (peace be upon him) was the older brother of Musa and served as his helper and spokesperson. When Musa was given his mission, he asked Allah to appoint Harun as his assistant because Harun was more eloquent in speech.

Allah granted this request, and Harun became both a prophet and Musa's partner in the mission to Pharaoh. The two brothers worked together to lead Bani Israel out of Egypt.

During the 40 days when Musa went to Mount Sinai to receive the Torah, Harun was left in charge of Bani Israel. During this time, a man named Samiri led the people to worship a golden calf.

Harun tried to stop them but was overwhelmed. When Musa returned and saw what happened, he was angry, but Harun explained that he feared division among the people. Musa's anger subsided, and he prayed for forgiveness for both of them.

Harun passed away before Musa during the wandering in the wilderness. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that he once saw Harun in Paradise during the Night Journey.

Key Events

Appointed Helper

Made Musa's partner by Allah

Confronted Pharaoh

Stood with Musa before Pharaoh

Left in Charge

Led people while Musa was on mountain

Golden Calf

Tried to prevent idol worship

Lessons from Harun's Life

Support others in righteousness

Eloquence is a gift to be used for good

Leadership is challenging

Do your best even when facing opposition

Quran References

Musa's request for Harun as helper

“Musa's request for Harun as helper”

— Surah Ta-Ha•Ayah 29-36

Left in charge during Musa's absence

“Left in charge during Musa's absence”

— Surah Al-A'raf•Ayah 142

The golden calf incident

“The golden calf incident”

— Surah Ta-Ha•Ayah 90-94

Prophetic Lineage

Father/Ancestor

Ya'qub

يعقوب

Harun

هارون

The Story

Allah granted this request, and Harun became both a prophet and Musa's partner in the mission to Pharaoh. The two brothers worked together to lead Bani Israel out of Egypt.

During the 40 days when Musa went to Mount Sinai to receive the Torah, Harun was left in charge of Bani Israel. During this time, a man named Samiri led the people to worship a golden calf.

Harun passed away before Musa during the wandering in the wilderness. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that he once saw Harun in Paradise during the Night Journey.

Allah granted this request, and Harun became both a prophet and Musa's partner in the mission to Pharaoh. The two brothers worked together to lead Bani Israel out of Egypt.

During the 40 days when Musa went to Mount Sinai to receive the Torah, Harun was left in charge of Bani Israel. During this time, a man named Samiri led the people to worship a golden calf.

Harun passed away before Musa during the wandering in the wilderness. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said that he once saw Harun in Paradise during the Night Journey.