نوح
Nuh (Noah)Shaykh al-Anbiya (Elder of the Prophets)
Also known as: Noah, Nuh, Shakir (The Thankful)
Nation / People
His people who had fallen into idol worship
Period
Approximately 950 years after Adam; before Ibrahim
Lifespan
At least 1,000 years (950 years preaching alone)
Burial Place
Said to be in the Masjid al-Kufa in Iraq, or near Makkah, according to various narrations
Message
Pure monotheism: worship Allah alone. His story teaches steadfastness in the face of rejection, that family ties do not guarantee salvation, and that divine punishment is real and just.
Lineage
- 1.Lamak- Father
- 2.Mutushalakh- Grandfather
- 3.Idris- Great-grandfather
Key Miracles
- Built the great Ark (al-Safina) by divine command without any precedent
- The Great Flood that cleansed the earth of disbelief
- Survived for 950 years of calling his people to Islam
- Animals entered the Ark in pairs by divine guidance
Key Stories
- Preached to his people for 950 years but only a few believed
- Commanded to build the Ark while being mocked by his people
- The Great Flood that destroyed all disbelievers including his own son Kan'an
- The Ark came to rest upon Mount Judi
- Repopulation of the earth from his believing descendants
Mentioned in the Quran
Special Characteristics
The first Messenger (Rasul) sent to a people who had strayed from monotheism. He is referred to as "the second Adam" as all of humanity after the flood descended from his sons: Sam (Shem), Ham, and Yafith (Japheth). Allah granted him long life so that he could preach tirelessly.