Where is the sacred valley of Tuwa located?

Since God Almighty created the Earth, He has created various natural terrains on it, including mountains, rivers, seas, deserts, and valleys. To demonstrate the greatness of His ability to create and that He, Glory be to Him, created what is greater in size and strength than man, and to study this terrain, the science of geography arose, which defined and described each of these terrains, and others.

the valley

A valley is one of the natural terrains that is formed deep in the ground such that it forms a water stream in the winter when heavy rain falls, or it is formed by heavy rain falling from the mountains, which digs a water stream in the ground. There are many valleys that run when heavy rain falls and last for a period before they begin to dry up and wait for another winter. It is one of the most famous valleys in the world. Fish River Valley in Namibia, Wadi Hawar in the Sahara Desert, and the sacred Wadi Tuwa in Egypt.

The word sacred is an active noun from the verb sanctified. It means something of great importance and greatness in the souls of people since ancient times, which has a specificity in time and place and in which religious worship and rituals are performed. Holy places differ according to religions and sects. In Islam, we find that the holiest places are the Grand Mosque, the Prophet’s Mosque, the Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Holy Qur’an mentions many holy places in its noble verses, such as Arafat, the borders of Mecca, Al-Safa, Al-Marwah, Al-Mash’ar Al-Haram, and the holy Tuwa Valley.

Wadi Tuwa

The Holy Tuwa Valley is one of the most sacred places for followers of all monotheistic religions. But the location of this valley is unknown, and all that is certain is that it is located in Egypt in the Sinai Desert.

Recently, it was reported that the location of the sacred Tuwa Valley has been identified, as it is believed to be located at the beginning of Wadi Asla. This is by trying to project what was stated in the text of the noble verse onto the geography of the place. God Almighty said: “So when he came to it, he was called from the shore of the right valley in the blessed spot...” [Surat Al-Qasas: Verse 30], and the Prophet of God Moses, peace be upon him, set out from the city of Midian after spending his time there. For ten years, he married the daughter of the Prophet Shuaib, peace be upon him, to a destination unknown to him, until he reached Sinai in an area called Wadi Nabq, followed by Wadi Al-Kit, followed by Wadi Asla, followed by the sacred Wadi Tuwa. This conception is the closest conception to the noble verse, but the matter is still subject to scrutiny and scrutiny.

The sacred Tuwa Valley in the Islamic religion

God Almighty said: “Indeed, I am your Lord, so take off your shoes. Indeed, you are in the holy valley of Tuwa” [Surat Taha: Verse 12], and in this place Moses, peace be upon him, saw the fire from afar, and he was with his family, so he left them and came to the site of the fire, hoping to find people or bring a cup of fire from it. And when he reached the place of the fire, something unthinkable happened, as the words of God Almighty came to him directly, without an intermediary from an angel or anyone else, with the order to take off the sandals. The commentators said about this matter because they were made from the skin of an unkilled animal and it was said out of humility and reverence before the King of kings, and that is why Moses, peace be upon him, was called the Word of God.

In the holy Valley of Tuwa, he received the duties of his mission as one of God’s prophets on earth and one of the most powerful of the messengers. He was ordered to call on Pharaoh of Egypt to believe in God alone, and he was the one who claimed divinity. Pharaoh disbelieved in the call of Moses, peace be upon him, and his people of the Children of Israel believed with him. From the holy Valley of Tuwa, the heavenly message was launched. Judaism to this day.