Messenger
Harun peace be upon him
The elder brother of Musa, made a prophet and helper to him in answer to Musa's prayer. He was known for his eloquence and gentleness.
Rasul (messenger): a prophet sent with a message to a people. Marked here when the Quran explicitly calls him a messenger; scholars also count others, such as Dawud, who was given the Zabur. Nabi (prophet): one who receives revelation from Allah. Every messenger is a prophet, but not every prophet is a messenger.
- Sent to
- Pharaoh and his people, and the Children of Israel
- Region
- Egypt and Sinai
- Named in the Quran
- 20 times by name
Key events
- Musa asked Allah to make Harun his helper, as he was more eloquent (20:29-32; 28:34).
- Went with Musa to deliver the message to Pharaoh (20:42-48).
- Led the people while Musa went to his appointment with Allah (7:142).
- Warned the people against worshipping the golden calf (20:90).
- Allah granted him prophethood as a mercy to Musa (19:53).
Lesson
Supporting others in doing good is itself a noble role.