Discover captivating history written by mohammed alfaris. Secure your copy now!
Discover captivating history written by mohammed alfaris. Secure your copy now!
Dr. Mohammed Al-Faris is a distinguished university professor and researcher with expertise in the history of the UAE and the Arabian Gulf. He earned his state doctorate from the University of Tunis in 1999 with honors.
He served as an assistant professor at the Faculty of Literature, Department of History, at the University of Sharjah (2018–2020).
Dr. Al-Faris has authored 12 books, and he has contributed articles to journals at Cairo University, Sharjah University, Baghdad University, and Kuwait University.
His most important book is (Who is the Pharaoh of Moses) which was published in two parts in Arabic in 2019, and took more than 7 years to prepare, and he is now translating it into English.
This novel (The Pharaoh Who Believed in One God) has events derived from what was mentioned in his book.
Who Was The Pharaoh of The Exodus?
For a considerable period, and indeed, still prevalent today, there has been a widespread belief that Ramesses II was the Pharaoh of the Exodus. However, no substantiated evidence has yet been presented to corroborate this assertion.
This book, the preparation of which spanned over seven years, presents documented evidence from the Holy Qur'an, the Torah, the Talmud, and the works of ancient historians such as Manetho, Josephus, Eusebius, and others. Furthermore, it draws upon the writings of prominent archaeologists and historians, including Flinders Petrie, James Henry Breasted, Donald B. Redford, Cyril Aldred, and Arielle Kozloff, among others. The book argues that Amenhotep III, the father of Akhenaten, was the Pharaoh of the Exodus, and that the Aten religion was, in reality, the monotheistic faith introduced by Moses during Amenhotep III's reign.
The Pharaoh Who Believed In One God
Amenhotep IV, famously known as Akhenaten, orchestrated a remarkable historical event that captivated historians: the largest revolt against paganism in ancient Egypt. As a powerful Pharaoh during the 18th dynasty, he wielded his authority to compel Egyptians to abandon polytheism and embrace monotheism.
Initially appointed co-rule alongside his father, Amenhotep III, Akhenaten embarked on an unprecedented path, distinct from any previous or subsequent pharaoh. He boldly announced a shift in the state religion, venerating the God Aten. Accompanying this religious transformation, he changed his name from Amenhotep (meaning “let the idol Amun be satisfied”) to Akhenaten (meaning “the soul of the god Aten”).
This book contains a lot of evidence confirming that the Pharaoh of the Exodus, who lived in the time of the Prophet Moses, is Pharaoh Amenhotep III, the ninth king of the Eighteenth Dynasty that ruled Egypt after the Hyksos. The attached picture is a statue of Amenhotep III found on the floor of the Temple of Millions of Years in Luxor.
Luxor Temple is considered the most famous of the ancient Egyptian temples that remain until now, and it was built by Amenhotep III. The walls of the temple are filled with drawings that still retain their colors to this day, including many drawings of Amenhotep III. Here we see a mural of Amenhotep III in the foreground with a group of ancient Egyptian gods.
Amenhotep III was considered the richest pharaoh of ancient Egypt. This is a photo of the remains of his palace, known as Malqata Palace. You can see the remains of the colored paintings that once decorated the palace. (Luxor West Bank)
Amenhotep III held huge celebrations when he reached the 30th and 36th years of his reign. The walls of the tomb of Khairof, one of his ministers, are lined with images of him. Here you can see a huge mural of Amenhotep III in his royal dress, behind him his wife, Queen Ay, and beneath them are drawings of foreign captives.
One of the most important pieces of evidence that came in the Qur’an to indicate the Pharaoh of the Exodus, is that Pharaoh claimed divinity, which applies to Amenhotep III, who is considered the first Pharaoh to claim divinity. Here we see a complete room in the back of the Luxor Temple called the Divine Birth Room, where the drawings in it show the stages of the divine birth of Amenhotep III between his mother and the god Amun.
There are many drawings in Luxor Temple showing Amenhotep III as a deity. This drawing, located on the back walls of the temple, shows Amenhotep III sitting with the god Amun behind him. The phrase “Amenhotep III was born from the loins of the god Amun” is written.
Akhenaten, son of Pharaoh Amenhotep III, gained fame as the pharaoh who believed in monotheism. He accepted the call of Moses and stood up to his father (Statue of Akhenaten, Luxor Museum)
menhotep III appointed his son Akhenaten as co-king with him, so Egypt had two kings ruling at the same time. Attached are pictures of columns in the tomb of the vizier Amenhotep Ben Huy, showing the appointment of Akhenaten as co-king with his father.
There are many drawings in Luxor Temple showing Amenhotep III as a deity. This drawing, located on the back walls of the temple, shows Amenhotep III sitting with the god Amun behind him. The phrase “Amenhotep III was born from the loins of the god Amun” is written.
Queen Tiye, wife of Amenhotep III and mother of Akhenaten, who believed in monotheism with her son Akhenaten (Cairo Museum)
After his father appointed him as co-king, Akhenaten declared his belief in monotheism and established his own capital, Akhetaten, now located in Tell el-Amarna, near the city of Minya, south of Cairo. The attached photo shows the tombs of Akhenaten's aides at Akhetaten.
Queen Nefertiti, the most famous pharaonic queen, was known for her beauty. She was the wife of Akhenaten, and believed in monotheism with him. She is seen here in this picture worshipping the god Aten with her husband and daughters (Cairo Museum).