History
Haman, Moses and Pharaoh, the Flood of Noah, Iram, Saba and the people of Hijr.
1822Haman and the ancient Egyptian inscriptions
The Quran names Haman as one of Pharaoh’s close associates. No such name appears in the Torah for this period. Once hieroglyphs were deciphered, the name Haman was found in ancient Egyptian inscriptions.
Surah al-Qasas, 38
Prophet Musa (as) and Sea's Splitting in Two
The kings of Egypt-known as "Pharaohs" (or "Fir`awn" in the Arabic of the Qur'an)-regarded themselves as divine in the polytheistic, superstitious religion of ancient Egypt.
Surah ash-Shu‘ara, 52-60
The Troubles which Afflicted Pharaoh and Those around Him
Pharaoh and those people close to him were so devoted to their polytheistic system and pagan beliefs that not even message of Prophet Musa (as), armed with wisdom and spectacular miracles, could soften their hearts and thus turn…
Surah al-A‘raf, 132The Prophet Musa (as) Referred to as a Magician
In papyruses from the time of Pharaoh, Prophet Musa (as) is regularly referred to as a magician. (The papyruses in question are held in the British Museum.) Despite all the best efforts of Pharaoh and his supporters, they were…
Surah az-Zukhruf, 49
Titles of Egyptian Rulers in the Qur'an
Moses was not the only prophet who lived in the lands of Egypt in the history of ancient Egypt. The Prophet Joseph had lived in Egypt long before the time of Moses.
Surah Yusuf, 50
Nuh's Flood
Prophet Nuh (as) was sent to his people by Allah. They had distanced themselves from the commandments of the Lord and ascribed partners to Him.
Surah al-‘Ankabut, 14
The City of Iram
At the beginning of 1990, press-releases in the well-known newspapers of the world declared "Fabled Lost Arabian city found," "Arabian city of Legend found" and "The Atlantis of the Sands, Ubar." What rendered this archaeological…
Surah Al ‘Imran, 137
The Cities of Sodom and Gomorrah
Prophet Lut (as) lived at the same time as Prophet Ibrahim (as) and was sent as a messenger to a neighbouring tribe to Prophet Ibrahim (as).
Surah al-A‘raf, 80-84
The People of Saba and the Arim Flood
Many centuries ago, the community of Saba was one of the four biggest civilisations which lived in South Arabia.
Surah an-Naml, 33
The People of Al-Hijr
The people of Thamud are a tribe mentioned in the Qur'an about whom a substantial amount is known. Historical sources confirm that a people known as the Thamud existed many years ago.
Surah al-Hijr, 80-84
The Tsunami Effect in the Prophet Moses’ (as) Parting of the Sea
The Egyptian monarchs known as the pharaohs regarded themselves as divine beings. This was fundamental part of the polytheistic, superstitious religious beliefs prevalent in ancient Egypt.
Surah ash-Shu‘ara, 63
Scientific Facts in the Story of the Flood of Noah
The Prophet Noah (as) spent many years advising the people to whom he was sent as a Prophet to put an end to ascribing partners to Allah and abandon their improper behavior or they would pay a heavy price.
Surah al-‘Ankabut, 14