Moses / Mūsā

מֹשֶׁה (Hebrew) · موسى (Arabic)

Lawgiver, liberator, prophet

Overview

The most frequently mentioned prophet in the Quran (~136 times). Both traditions detail his rescue as an infant, divine calling at the burning bush, confrontation with Pharaoh, parting of the sea, and reception of divine law. The Quran emphasizes his role as a messenger; the Torah presents him as the lawgiver par excellence.

In the Torah

Moses in Torah

Key passages:

• 1
• 1
• 21
• 10

In the Quran

Mūsā in Quran

Key passages:

• 51
• 103
• 9
• 3

Shared Themes

• liberation
• law
• theophany
• pharaoh
• covenant

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