OverviewA prophet remembered for confronting Pharaoh and leading his people out of oppression.CategoryProphetPeriodDates not established
FamilyHis mother placed him in a river as a baby to protect him. He grew up in Pharaoh’s household; his brother Harun later helped him.Source: Qur’an 28:7-13 · Qur’an 20:29-36
A memorable storyHe challenged Pharaoh and led the Children of Israel out of Egypt. The Qur’an describes the sea opening for them and closing over their pursuers.Source: Qur’an 26:52-68
SourcesOriginal summaries of the cited sources. Qur’anic accounts, later traditions and historical estimates are distinguished; brief profiles do not settle scholarly disagreements.Qur’an 20:9-98Qur’an 28:7-13Qur’an 20:29-36Qur’an 26:52-68
