نوح
Nuh (Noah)
Elder of the Messengers
Prophet Nuh (Noah, peace be upon him) is one of the five greatest prophets (Ulul Azm) and is often called the 'Second Father of Humanity' because all humans today descend from those who survived the Great Flood on his ark.
Nuh was sent to his people who had fallen into idol worship. He preached to them for 950 years, calling them to worship Allah alone. Despite his persistent efforts, only a few believed. Most of his people, including his own son and wife, rejected his message.
When Allah decided to punish the disbelievers, He commanded Nuh to build an ark. The disbelievers mocked him as he built it far from any sea. When the flood came, Nuh and the believers, along with pairs of every animal, were saved on the ark. The flood destroyed all the disbelievers, and when the water receded, the ark settled on Mount Judi.
Surah Nuh (Chapter 71) is named after him and details his lengthy mission and prayers to Allah.
Key Events
950 Years of Preaching
Nuh called his people to Allah for 950 years, the longest prophethood in history.
Building the Ark
Under divine guidance, Nuh built a massive ark while disbelievers mocked him.
The Great Flood
Water burst from the earth and poured from the sky, flooding the entire world.
Loss of His Son
Nuh's son refused to board the ark and drowned, despite his father's pleas.
Landing on Mount Judi
After the flood receded, the ark came to rest on Mount Judi, and humanity began anew.
The Great Flood
Allah sent a massive flood that covered the entire earth, destroying all disbelievers while saving Nuh and the believers in the ark.
The Ark
Under Allah's guidance, Nuh built a massive ark that saved humanity and all animal species from the flood.
إِنَّا أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِ أَنْ أَنذِرْ قَوْمَكَ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
Indeed, We sent Noah to his people, [saying], 'Warn your people before there comes to them a painful punishment.'
Read Full Verseوَلَقَدْ أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِ فَلَبِثَ فِيهِمْ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ إِلَّا خَمْسِينَ عَامًا
And We certainly sent Noah to his people, and he remained among them a thousand years minus fifty years.
Read Full Verseوَنَادَىٰ نُوحٌ ابْنَهُ وَكَانَ فِي مَعْزِلٍ يَا بُنَيَّ ارْكَب مَّعَنَا وَلَا تَكُن مَّعَ الْكَافِرِينَ
And Noah called to his son who was apart [from them], 'O my son, come aboard with us and be not with the disbelievers.'
Read Full Verseوَقِيلَ يَا أَرْضُ ابْلَعِي مَاءَكِ وَيَا سَمَاءُ أَقْلِعِي وَغِيضَ الْمَاءُ وَقُضِيَ الْأَمْرُ وَاسْتَوَتْ عَلَى الْجُودِيِّ
And it was said, 'O earth, swallow your water, and O sky, withhold [your rain].' And the water subsided, and the matter was accomplished, and the ship came to rest on Mount Judi.
Read Full VersePersistence in calling to truth - Nuh preached for 950 years without giving up, teaching us patience in conveying the message.
Faith over family ties - Nuh's own son and wife disbelieved, showing that lineage does not guarantee salvation.
Trust in Allah's plan - Nuh built an ark in the desert despite mockery, trusting completely in Allah's command.
Allah's punishment is real - The flood serves as a reminder that Allah will punish those who persist in disbelief.