Qarun Lake !

Qarun Lake is located in the Northern West part of Al Fayoum Governorate in the Upper Egypt. It is considered as what is remaining from old Moeris Lake. Qarun Lake is about 43 Meters below sea level and about 202 square Kilo Meters area. The old name of the Qarun Lake is distinguished from the Greek version of Ancient Egyptian “Moeris Lake”. The importance of this lake is deserved from the story of Qarun. Until now, noone can ensure if the story took place before the Exodus of Sons of Israel from Egypt with Moses (PBUH). As there is no evidence that there is the treasure of Qarun under the water of lake.

The Qarun story in The Noble Quran (book of god)shows the evidence that the events of story was before the Exodus of Sons of Israel from Egypt. Many History expert says that Qarun is considered Qarun as a cousin for Moses (PBUH). Qarun was a rich man from the sons of Israel. He was thinking of himself as the best one of the Israelites.

The story of Qarun as mentioned in Quran saying that he was one of Moses (PBUH)’s people, and acting proudly towards them. Qarun was awarded as the richest person. Many people from Israelites advised him not to be cocky and never forget to Thank Allah on his grants. Religious Israelites advised him to seek the home of the Hereafter, remind him that all the money and treasures he has are a grace from Allah and to make sure that all treasures he has is to only transient.

Qarun did not listen to their advices and mentioned that all treasures and money he owned was a result of his own knowledge. Qarun forgot the source of this grace and wisdom, and was blinded by money and wealth, and did not feel the grace of Allah. Other people thought that he just had a great fortune and wished to get what Qarun had. Religious Israelites warned them to be aware of sedition, and fear Allah.

When Qarun kept his vanity and pride, Allah caused the earth to swallow him and his residence place. This was a lesson to people who desire Money, power, finery, and fortune in the world. The people’s aim is to seek the home of the Hereafter and do good to Allah and got the legal enjoyment in the world. We need to always keep in mind that in this life, nothing last forever.