The ascent narration describes the encounter with Harun in the fifth heaven.
References · 1
- Sahih Muslim · 162a · The ascent narration places the encounter with Idris in the fourth heaven.
Lives of the Prophets
Harun (Aaron) — peace be upon him
Overview
Harun is Musa’s brother and explicitly a prophet.
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Identity and prophethood
Harun is Musa’s brother and explicitly a prophet.
His assistance is more than an administrative role: Maryam names his prophethood, while both brothers bear a shared message before Pharaoh.
References · 2
- Maryam 19:53
- Al-Furqan 25:35
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Era and setting
He is contemporary with Musa, without a Quranic birth date or age gap.
Musa cites his clearer speech when asking for help. Their setting spans Pharaoh’s court and the later liberated community.
References · 2
- Taha 20:29–36
- Al-Qasas 28:34
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Mission and teaching
He carries the message with Musa and leads the people during Musa’s absence.
He warns them against the calf and calls for obedience, explaining concern about division. The Quran does not make him the calf’s creator or supporter.
Musa leaves him responsible during the journey to Tur. Harun identifies the calf as a test, calls for obedience to the true Lord and explains his concern to prevent division, combining leadership, cooperation and counsel.
References · 3
- Taha 20:42–48
- Taha 20:90–94
- Al-Araf 7:142
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Family and descent
Musa is his brother, with shared motherhood reflected in their dialogue.
The address to Maryam as sister of Harun does not make her Musa’s contemporary; Muslim explains the practice of naming after earlier righteous figures.
References · 3
- Taha 20:30
- Al-Araf 7:150
- Maryam 19:28
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Revelation, scripture and teaching
Musa and Harun receive the criterion, light and reminder.
The Quran also mentions the clear scripture and straight guidance, without a separately named book for Harun.
References · 2
- Al-Anbiya 21:48
- As-Saffat 37:117–118
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Distinctions and signs
His prophetic gift to Musa is described as divine mercy.
Both brothers are honoured among believing servants, and the ascent narration describes Harun’s welcome in the fifth heaven.
References · 2
- Maryam 19:53
- As-Saffat 37:114–122
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Lifespan and final period
The principal verses supply no lifespan or death date.
His profile ends with his supporting prophethood and corrective leadership, without assigning certainty to later tomb claims.
References · 1
- As-Saffat 37:119–122
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Quranic references
Principal Quranic references are grouped by biographical topic.
Identity and prophethood — Maryam 19:53; Al-Furqan 25:35.
Era and setting — Taha 20:29–36; Al-Qasas 28:34.
Mission and teaching — Taha 20:42–48; Taha 20:90–94; Al-Araf 7:142.
Family and descent — Taha 20:30; Al-Araf 7:150; Maryam 19:28.
Revelation, scripture and teaching — Al-Anbiya 21:48; As-Saffat 37:117–118.
Distinctions and signs — Maryam 19:53; As-Saffat 37:114–122.
Lifespan and final period — As-Saffat 37:119–122.
References · 16
- Maryam 19:53
- Taha 20:29–48
- Taha 20:90–94
- Al-Araf 7:142–151
- As-Saffat 37:114–122
- Al-Furqan 25:35
- Taha 20:29–36
- Al-Qasas 28:34
- Taha 20:42–48
- Al-Araf 7:142
- Taha 20:30
- Al-Araf 7:150
- Maryam 19:28
- Al-Anbiya 21:48
- As-Saffat 37:117–118
- As-Saffat 37:119–122
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Information in hadith
Related hadith summaries with collection references.
The ascent narration describes the encounter with Harun in the fifth heaven. — Sahih Muslim 162a.
The narration explains the Maryam-Harun question through naming after earlier righteous people. — Sahih Muslim 2135.
References · 2
- Sahih Muslim · 162a · The ascent narration places the encounter with Idris in the fourth heaven.
- Sahih Muslim · 2135 · The narration explains the Maryam-Harun question through naming after earlier righteous people.
Hadith summaries
The narration explains the Maryam-Harun question through naming after earlier righteous people.
References · 1
- Sahih Muslim · 2135 · The narration explains the Maryam-Harun question through naming after earlier righteous people.
References
References · 19
- Maryam 19:53
- Al-Furqan 25:35
- Taha 20:29–36
- Al-Qasas 28:34
- Taha 20:42–48
- Taha 20:90–94
- Al-Araf 7:142
- Taha 20:30
- Al-Araf 7:150
- Maryam 19:28
- Al-Anbiya 21:48
- As-Saffat 37:117–118
- As-Saffat 37:114–122
- As-Saffat 37:119–122
- Taha 20:29–48
- Al-Araf 7:142–151
- Sahih Muslim · 162a · The ascent narration places the encounter with Idris in the fourth heaven.
- Sahih Muslim · 2135 · The narration explains the Maryam-Harun question through naming after earlier righteous people.
- Taha 20:29–30