All Prophets
Prophet #2

إدريس

IdrisAl-Siddiq (The Truthful)

Also known as: Idris, Enoch (in Judeo-Christian tradition)

Nation / People

His people and all of mankind of his era

Period

Between Adam and Nuh (Noah)

Lifespan

Not specified in the Quran

Burial Place

Raised to the heavens; said to be in the fourth heaven

Message

Monotheism (tawhid) and righteous conduct. His life exemplifies how patience and righteousness lead to being elevated in rank by Allah.

Lineage

  1. 1.
    Yarid- Father
  2. 2.
    Mahlail- Grandfather
  3. 3.
    Qaynan- Great-grandfather
  4. 4.
    Anoush- Great-great-grandfather
  5. 5.
    Shith (Seth)- Ancestor
  6. 6.
    Adam- Ancestor (6th generation)

Key Miracles

  • Raised to a high station (fourth heaven) whilst alive
  • Blessed with extraordinary wisdom and knowledge
  • First to write with a pen, according to some narrations

Key Stories

  • Praised in the Quran as patient and righteous
  • Raised to a high place by Allah as an honour
  • Said to be among the first to use a pen and study astronomy

Mentioned in the Quran

Surah Maryam (19:56-57)Surah al-Anbiya (21:85-86)

Special Characteristics

Allah raised him to a lofty station whilst he was still alive. He was among the most patient and righteous of the Prophets and is considered by many scholars to have been the first to write with a pen.