Harun (Aaron)Prophet and Wazir (Minister) of Musa

Also known as: Aaron

Nation / People

The Children of Israel alongside Musa

Period

Contemporary of Musa

Lifespan

Some narrations state 123 years

Burial Place

Mount Hor (Jabal Harun) near Petra in present-day Jordan, according to some narrations

Message

Support of the truth, eloquence in conveying it, and the necessity of maintaining unity within a community of believers.

Lineage

1.
'Imran- Father
2.
Musa- Brother (elder)

Key Miracles

His eloquence, which complemented the mission of Musa

Key Stories

Musa supplication to Allah: 'Appoint for me a helper from my family; Aaron (Harun), my brother'
Sent with Musa to Pharaoh's court
Left in charge of the Children of Israel whilst Musa went to Mount Sinai
His failure to stop the worship of the Golden Calf; his explanation to Musa: 'I feared that you would say: You have caused division among the Children of Israel'

Mentioned in the Quran

Surah Ta-Ha (20:29-36, 90-94)Surah al-Qasas (28:34)Surah Maryam (19:53)

Special Characteristics

A gifted orator who supported Musa's mission. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said to 'Ali ibn Abi Talib: 'You are to me as Harun was to Musa, except that there will be no Prophet after me.' He was the elder brother, and some narrations indicate he died before Musa.