Tomb of Harun (a.s.)

The white building on top of this mountain is believed to house the tomb of Harun (a.s.) who was the brother of Musa (a.s.). It is situated on top of Mount Hor, close to the valley of Petra. It was built in the 13th century , by the Mameluk Sultan Al Nasir Mohammad.

- Harun (a.s.) is mentioned by name in the Holy Quran 20 times. In the Bible he is known as Aaron.

- When Musa (a.s.) was commanded by Allah (swt) to go to Firawn (Pharoah) he made dua for Prophethood to be bestowed on his brother Harun so he could help him. Allah (swt) reproduces this dua in the Holy Quran in Surah Ta Ha:

“Moses said: "O my Lord! Open for me my chest (grant me self-confidence, contentment, and boldness). And ease my task for me; and make loose the knot (the defect) from my tongue, (remove the incorrectness of my speech) that they understand my speech, and appoint for me a helper from my family, Aaron, my brother; increase my strength with him, and let him share my task (of conveying Allah's Message and Prophethood), and we may glorify You much, and remember You much, Verily! You are of us ever a Well-Seer.“ [20:25-35]

- Harun (a.s.) was a gifted speaker, and would often speak for Musa (a.s.) who suffered from a speech impediment. He was largely responsible with teaching the Israelites the way of worship as it was laid out in the Torah of that time.

- Islam holds that Harun (a.s.) held no part in causing the Israelites to worship the golden calf. Rather, he was overpowered and was threatened with being killed by his people. When Musa (a.s.) returned from the mount, he immediately blamed Harun (a.s.) and seized him by his beard, but Harun (a.s.) then gave his explanation, after which Musa (a.s.) prayed to Allah to forgive both of them.

- Amir bin Sa'd bin Abi Waqqas (r.a.) reported (on the authority of his father) that the Prophet (s.a.w.) said: You are in the same position with relation to me as Harun was in relation to Musa but with (this explicit difference) that there is no prophet after me. [Muslim]

It is believed that Harun (a.s.) lived for 122 years.

References:
Stories of the Prophets – Ibn Kathir
Atlas of the Quran – Dr. Shauqi Abu Khalili

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