Prophet 15 of 25Unverified / unknown
Harun (Aaron) هارون
عليه السلام
Harun عليه السلام was Musa’s brother, helper and a prophet in his own right. He supported the mission to Pharaoh and guided Bani Israel when Musa went to receive revelation. During the calf episode, he resisted the wrongdoing while trying to prevent the community from splitting.
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Awaiting scholar reviewQur’an references
Authentic hadith
Lessons
LESSON 1
Support righteous leadership with your own strengths.
LESSON 2
Unity must not mean accepting wrongdoing.
LESSON 3
Gentleness and firmness both have a place in guidance.
Timeline
Exodus and wilderness generation
Jabal Harun is a famous tradition, not an authenticated grave.
Locations
- Where he lived
- With Musa and Bani Israel in Egypt and the wilderness.
- Where he died
- The exact death location is not established in the Qur’an or sahih Sunnah.
Qabr evidence
Claimed qabr
Jabal Harun near Petra is a famous traditional identification.
Evidence assessment
The site is not authenticated by Qur’an or a sahih burial hadith.
Modern country / location
Traditional claim: near Petra, Jordan; verified grave unknown