Short answer
Yes. Muslims believe Musa (Moses) was one of the greatest prophets and messengers of Allah. Allah spoke to him directly, gave him the Torah and saved him and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh. Believing in him is part of Islam, and denying him would take a person out of it.
Belief in Musa as a prophet and messenger is part of iman, because the Quran names him and belief in all the messengers is one of the six articles of faith. He is one of the Ulul Azm, the messengers of firm resolve, and is called Kalimullah, the one to whom Allah spoke.
The four schools agree on this.
Explanation
Musa is the prophet mentioned most often in the Quran. His story runs through many surahs: his birth under Pharaoh's rule, his upbringing in Pharaoh's palace, the call at the sacred valley of Tuwa, the miracles of the staff and the shining hand, the parting of the sea and the Torah. The Quran says "Allah spoke to Moses with [direct] speech" (4:164) and calls him "chosen, and he was a messenger and a prophet" (19:51).
The Prophet ﷺ honoured him greatly. When he came to Madinah and found the Jews fasting on the day of Ashura because Allah saved Musa on it, he said that Muslims have a closer claim to Musa, and he fasted it. He also told his Companions not to raise him above Musa in a way that belittles Musa. On the night of the Mi'raj, Musa advised him to ask Allah to reduce the number of daily prayers.
Where do Muslims differ from Jews and Christians about him? Muslims believe the Torah was revealed by Allah to Musa, but that the text people hold today was changed over time, so it is read with care. Muslims also reject stories that attribute serious sins to prophets, since Allah protected them. Musa's message was the same as every prophet's: worship Allah alone.
Read his full story on our page about Prophet Musa, and see do Muslims believe in the Torah? and the fast of Ashura.
The evidence
Quran, Surah An-Nisaa 4:164
وَرُسُلًۭا قَدْ قَصَصْنَٰهُمْ عَلَيْكَ مِن قَبْلُ وَرُسُلًۭا لَّمْ نَقْصُصْهُمْ عَلَيْكَ ۚ وَكَلَّمَ ٱللَّهُ مُوسَىٰ تَكْلِيمًۭا ﴿١٦٤﴾
And [We sent] messengers about whom We have related [their stories] to you before and messengers about whom We have not related to you. And Allah spoke to Moses with [direct] speech.
Affirms that Allah spoke to Musa directly.
Quran, Surah Maryam 19:51
وَٱذْكُرْ فِى ٱلْكِتَٰبِ مُوسَىٰٓ ۚ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ مُخْلَصًۭا وَكَانَ رَسُولًۭا نَّبِيًّۭا ﴿٥١﴾
And mention in the Book, Moses. Indeed, he was chosen, and he was a messenger and a prophet.
Names Musa as both a messenger and a prophet.
Sahih al-Bukhari 2411
Sahih... لاَ تُخَيِّرُونِي عَلَى مُوسَى، فَإِنَّ النَّاسَ يَصْعَقُونَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ...
"Do not raise me above Musa, for the people will fall unconscious on the Day of Resurrection."
Shows the high honour the Prophet ﷺ gave to Musa.
Where the ruling is recorded
- al-Fiqh al-Akbar (Imam Abu Hanifa), Section on the speech of Allah. Affirms that Musa heard the speech of Allah, citing 4:164.
- al-Aqida al-Tahawiyya, Section on belief in the prophets and the books. States that Muslims believe in all the prophets and the books revealed to them.
Checked by our team. For a more accurate answer to your own situation, consult a scholar. Quran translation by Sahih International. Hadith Arabic from the standard editions of the six books and the Muwatta, with gradings as recorded there; the English is our own rendering. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.