Aaron in Islam
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In Islam, Hārūn ibn ʿImrān
Quranic account
The Quran contains numerous references to Aaron, both by name and without name. It says that he was a descendant of Ibrāhīm (Abraham)[5][failed verification] and makes it clear that both he and Moses were sent together to warn the Pharaoh about God's punishment.[6] It further adds that Moses had earlier prayed to God to strengthen his own ministry with Aaron[7][clarification needed] and that Aaron helped Moses as he too was a prophet,[8] and very eloquent in matters of speech and discourse.[9] The Quran adds that both Moses and Aaron were entrusted to establish places of dwelling for the Israelites in Egypt, and to convert those houses into places of worship for God.[10]
The incident of the Golden Calf as it is narrated in the Quran paints Aaron in a positive light. The Quran says that Aaron was entrusted the leadership of Israel while Moses was up on
Aaron is later commemorated in the Quran as one who had a "clear authority"
Aaron in Muhammad's time
Of Joseph he said that his face had the splendour of the moon at its full, and that he had been endowed with no less than the half of all existing beauty. Yet this did not diminish Muhammad's wonderment at his brethren, and he mentioned in particular the great beauty of Aaron.
Aaron was also mentioned by Muhammad in likeness to ‘Ali. Muhammad had left ‘Ali to look after his family, but the hypocrites of the time begun to spread the rumor that the prophet found ‘Ali a burden and was relieved to be rid of his presence. ‘Ali, grieved at hearing this wicked taunt, told Muhammad what the local people were saying. In reply, the Prophet said: "They lie, I bade thee remain for the sake of what I had left behind me. So return and represent me in my family and in thine. Art thou not content, O ‘Ali, that thou should be unto me as Aaron was unto Moses, save that after me there is no prophet."[25]: 604§897
Tomb of Aaron
According to one Islamic tradition, the
]At 1,350.0 m (4,429.1 feet) above sea-level, Jabal Hārūn is the highest peak in the area and a place of great sanctity to the local people. A 14th-century Mamluk mosque stands there with its white dome visible from most areas in and around Petra.
References
- ^ "Aaron". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
- ^ "Perseus Search Results". www.perseus.tufts.edu. Retrieved 11 June 2023.
- ^ Quran 19:41–53
- ISBN 978-0-06-063123-9.
- ^ Quran 4:163
- ^ Quran 10:75
- ^ Quran 20:29–30
- ^ Quran 19:53
- ^ Quran 28:34
- ^ Quran 10:87
- ^ Quran 7:142
- ^ Quran 19:50
- ^ Quran 7:156
- ^ Quran 7:150
- ^ Quran 5:25
- ^ Quran 23:45
- ^ Quran 37:118
- ^ Quran 37:119
- ^ Quran 37:120
- ^ Quran 19:28
- ^ Unless otherwise stated, the Jewish primary sources herein were provided courtesy of Rabbi Yirmiyahu Ullman in honor of M.A.M. from his 3-part series on Miriam the Prophetess, posted on RabbiUllman.com. Part 1: "Miriam's Name". Part 2: "Miriam in Egypt". Part 3: "Miriam in the Wilderness".
- ^ Quran 2:248
- ^ Sahih Muslim, 1:309
- ^ Sahih Muslim, 1:314
- ^ a b Ibn Hisham, 'Abd al-Malik (1967) [1955]. The Life of Muhammad: A Translation of Ishaq's Sirat Rasul Allah. Translated by A. Guillaume. Lahore, Pakistan: Pakistan Branch Oxford University Press.
- ISBN 978-0-04-297050-9.
- ^ "Aaron's Tomb, Petra". Atlas Travel and Tourist Agency. Archived from the original on 26 July 2008. Retrieved 29 April 2014.
- ^ Wheeler, Brannon. "Tomb of Aaron". United States Naval Academy. United States Naval Academy. Retrieved 17 December 2021.
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