Baalbek (Levant)

Historical: Ba'labakk / HeliopolisModern: BaalbekRegion: Beqaa Valley (Lebanon)

بعلبك

34.0058° N, 36.2181° E

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Cartographic & Scholarly Confidence Methodology

Ancient city in the Beqaa Valley famous for its colossal megalithic temples; directly linked by classical exegetes to the cult of the idol Ba'l challenged by Ilyas.

Historical Description

Ancient city in the fertile Beqaa Valley, recognized by classical historians as the primary seat of worship for the idol Ba'l against which Prophet Ilyas (Elijah) ﷺ vigorously preached.

Associated Prophets (2)

Ilyas ﷺإلياس

Biography

Prophetic Warning Against Ba'l

Denounced the worship of the golden idol Ba'l and called his people back to the Sovereign Creator.

Al-Yasa' ﷺاليسع

Biography

Successor in the Levant

Continued the monotheistic ministry of Ilyas among the people of the region.

Historical & Revelation Events (1)

Ilyas Confronts the Idolatry of Ba'l

دعوة إلياس وإنكار عبادة بعل

c. 9th century BCE

Prophet Ilyas challenges the royal court and populace to abandon their fabricated idol Ba'l.

Authentic Sources & Citations

“And indeed, Elias was from among the messengers. When he said to his people, 'Will you not fear Allah? Do you call upon Ba'l and leave the best of creators?'”
Surah as-Saffat (37:123-125)
QURAN

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