Analysis of the challenges raised in the confrontation between Prophet Moses (PBUH) and Prophet Aaron (PBUH), in the story of the Israeleate's calf worship

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Department of Education, Faculty of Theology, University of Qom. Qom. Iran

10.22059/jikt.2026.389513.1019

Abstract

Verses 150 of Surah Al-A'raf and 92 and 93 of Surah Taha describe the seemingly harsh treatment of Prophet Moses (PBUH) with his brother, Prophet Aaron (PBUH), after the incident of the Israelites becoming calf worshippers. These verses contain one of the most challenging issues raised in the Quran. Considering that these two prophets, like other divine prophets, are infallible from committing sins and mistakes, is it possible to justify Aaron's apparent silence regarding the Israelites becoming calf worshippers and then Moses' harsh treatment of him? Although several justifications have been offered in the analysis of this treatment, it seems that this treatment was carried out in order to awaken the Israelites; in a way that caused them to become aware and repent and eradicate the motives of polytheism and dualism among the Israelites and saved the lives of tens of thousands of people. The basis of this analysis is such as "Hear and Hear". In addition to considering all aspects of this approach, this analysis provides good answers to the questions raised about it and is also consistent with the apparent verses of the Quran and the infallibility of the prophets.

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Research Journal of Islamic Knowledge and Thought

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Available Online from 23 February 2026

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